LibGuides: Financial Literacy: Management Resources

Introduction

The following links provide concrete strategies on how to manage finances. These resources touch on more than just student loans. They provide skills that are beneficial at all stages of life including how to invest money, manage personal finances, and protect against scams and identity theft.

Reference Resources

Cheap Scholar
Provides financial tools, resources, and knowledge to assist in the pursuit of a college education and offers up-to-date financial news in the college industry.
Practical Money Skills
Provides excellent introductory materials to credit, savings, debt, and more.
SALT
A free, nonprofit-backed resource that makes it simple for you to take control of your finances and student loans.
Investor.gov
Government resource detailing the basics of investing. The homepage will also link to other important topics such as protecting yourself from fraud and managing your investments.
Money and Credit
This site from the Federal Trade Commission provides information about Shopping & Saving, Buying & Owning a Car, Credit & Loans, Dealing with Debt, and Resolving Consumer Problems.

Financial Management Books

Investing for Dummies by Tony Levene
Call Number: Online Resource
ISBN: 9781119025771
Publication Date: 2015
Packed with tons of expert advice, Investing For Dummies UK 4th edition shows you step-by-step how to make sound, sensible investment choices--whatever your budget.
The Handy Investing Answer Book by Paul A. Tucci
Call Number: HG4521 .T777 2015
ISBN: 9781578594863
Publication Date: 2015
Whether you are a novice or budding expert, there is much to consider and know when investing: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, retirement planning, and tax strategies, just for starters. It can all be difficult and confusing. The Handy Investing Answer Book explains, in plain English, the basics of investing.