How you can pay for Fortified Finance guides and resources

Fortified Finance is a free resource — there is no payment required to read our guides or use our educational materials. You do not need to enter payment information to access any article, worksheet, or tool on this site.

If you have encountered a payment request while trying to read Fortified Finance content, that request did not come from us. Check the web address in your browser to make sure you are on the correct site, and contact us directly if you believe you have found a fraudulent page claiming to be Fortified Finance.

Key Takeaways

  • All Fortified Finance guides and educational materials are free and do not require payment to read or read.
  • You should never be asked for a credit card, bank account information, or any payment method to access our content.
  • If a page claiming to be Fortified Finance asks for payment, it is not a legitimate part of our site.
  • You can verify you are on the real Fortified Finance website by checking the domain name in your browser's address bar.

Why Fortified Finance does not charge for content

Our mission is to explain banking and financial systems to people encountering them for the first time or returning after a gap. Charging for that information would defeat the purpose — the people who need this education most are often the people least able to pay for it.

Every guide, worksheet, and resource on Fortified Finance exists to be read, shared, and used without cost. This includes downloadable PDFs, calculators, checklists, and any other educational material we publish.

What to do if you see a payment request

Scammers sometimes create fake websites that look like legitimate financial education sites and ask for payment information. If you encounter a page asking for your credit card, bank account details, or any other payment method while trying to read Fortified Finance content, stop and verify the website address.

The real Fortified Finance website has a specific domain name. Check your browser's address bar — if the domain does not match, you are not on our site. Do not enter any personal or financial information on a page you are unsure about.

If you believe you have found a fraudulent page impersonating Fortified Finance, contact us with the web address and details about what you saw. This helps us protect other readers and work with platforms to remove fake sites.

How to share Fortified Finance guides

Because our content is free, you can share links to our guides with friends, family, or community members who might benefit from them. You can also print articles for personal use or share them in educational settings.

If you want to republish our content elsewhere, contact us about permissions. We are generally open to having our guides shared more widely, especially by nonprofits, libraries, and community organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to read a PDF or worksheet?

No. All downloadable materials on Fortified Finance are free. If a page asks for payment before letting you read, it is not part of our site.

Why am I seeing a payment request when I try to read an article?

You may have accidentally navigated to a fake website, or your browser may be showing an ad or pop-up from a third party. Check the web address in your browser's address bar to confirm you are on the real Fortified Finance domain. Close any pop-ups and try again.

Can I use Fortified Finance guides in a class or workshop I teach?

Yes. You can print our guides and use them in educational settings at no cost. If you plan to republish them online or in a large print run, contact us first so we can discuss the best way to do that.

What if I want to support Fortified Finance?

We appreciate the thought. Right now, the best way to support our work is to share our guides with people who need them and to let us know which topics would help your community most.