Benefits and Tools
Allstate Foundation, Financial Empowerment Tools
http://purplepurse.com/get-empowered/financial-tools
The Allstate Foundation helps domestic violence survivors prepare for the future by giving them tools and resources to understand and manage their personal finances.
Balance Sheet, An Interactive Tool
Know your assets, liabilities, and expenses as you prepare for divorce. Keep track of all of your personal finances by downloading our interactive balance sheet.
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
www.dfas.mil/mypay.info
DFAS provides payment services for members of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Federal Agency and State Benefits and Assistance
The official benefits website of the U.S. government provides an easy to use, single source of benefits information to help citizens understand which benefits they may be eligible for, or how to apply.
National Endowment for Financial Education
An independent, nonprofit foundation committed to educating Americans on a broad range of financial topics and empowering them to make positive and sound decisions to reach their financial goals.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The Economic Justice Project at NNEDV provides knowledge and skills to domestic violence survivors to become financially independent.
Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)
OCSE partners with federal, state, tribal and local governments and others to promote parental responsibility so that children receive support from both parents even when they live in separate households.
Smart About Money Program, Budgeting Tool
https://www.smartaboutmoney.org/Tools/Budget-Wizard
The Budget Wizard is an effective tool to get organized and create a budget to take control of your money and your financial life.
Social Security Benefits
Online services provided on the Social Security website include, but are not limited to, requesting a replacement card, applying for disability, Social Security or Medicare benefits, getting a copy of your statement, finding out if you qualify for benefits, and estimating your future benefits
Treasury Direct, Savings Bond Calculator
www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/tools/tools_savingsbondcalc.htm
Find out what your savings bonds are worth with the Treasury Direct online calculator.