Youthhood.org (getting a life after high school, more about general planning and decision-making than practical “how-to” details)
http://www.youthhood.org/index.asp

Consumer information from the US Government on money, transportation, safety, etc.  Lots of useful little online brochures about such topics as protecting yourself from bounced check charges, choosing and using credit cards, buying a used car, buying a safer car, saving on gas and mileage, renting and buying housing, renter’s rights, and financial aid for college.
http://www.consumer.gov/

Start Smart: Money Management for Teens
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnsum06/index.html

Taking Control of Your Finances: A Special Guide for Young Adults (includes what you need to know about checking accounts, credit cards, the financial decision to buy a home or car)
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnspr05/index.html

Jump$tart! Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Reality Check (interactive game that helps teens understand what their personal choices will cost)
http://www.jumpstart.org/madmoney/pgv_money_rc_main.html

Understanding Taxes (learning activities)
http://www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/index.jsp

An even more general search portal for the federal goverment is
http://www.usa.gov/

Teens and Careers

This site will match interests and skills with health professions so that you can get a sense of what might be a good match for you....
http://www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/CareerFinder.htm

See also the Occupational Outlook Handbook for information on careers, employment and income outlook, educational requirements, and working conditions. 
http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Finding a Job (job search tips, resume builder, etc.)
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education_Training/Finding_Jobs.shtml

Career Interests Game (University of Missouri)
http://career.missouri.edu/students/explore/thecareerinterestsgame.php

Missouri Jobs.com
http://www.missourijobs.com/

Missouri Connections: an education and career planning system (must register) 
http://mo.kuder.com/

There are lots of general web sites that give tips on how to write resumes and interview for jobs.  For example:
http://www.jobskills.info/

This is a good online brochure on how to keep a job (dress and behavior, interpersonal skills, attendance, etc.)
http://www.yorktech.com/department/jobplacement/Keepjob.htm

General Resource Sites for basic “how-to” skills

How to write a check (Beehive—much more visual and interactive, also in Spanish)
http://www.thebeehive.org/Templates/Money/Level3NoRight.aspx?PageId=1.194.350.360.999

There is a Kansas City and an Independence beehive for local information, and information on money, jobs, housing, transportation, even homework support, but only a few interactive tools (so far) like how to write a check or how to use an ATM.  This site is pretty easy to navigate and has some very clear and simple advice files, such as Tips for a Good Interview http://www.thebeehive.org/Templates/Jobs/Level3Image.aspx?PageId=1.529.550.555.556

How to write a check (eHow—How to do just about everything)
http://www.ehow.com/how_567_write-check.html Note: When searching www.ehow.com you must distinguish the (clearly marked) ads from the articles written by staff experts or contributors.  Some articles are followed by reader comments with additional tips or useful criticisms of the article itself.