Be Money Smart
It's your money; learn to manage it wisely! Use library resources to organize your finances, whether you're investing for success, saving for a worry-free tomorrow, or aiming to achieve wealth.
Save Money, Live Better
Saving money may seem challenging, but when there's a will, there's a way, especially regarding personal finance. Use these book recommendations, catalog resources, and library classes to start learning how to manage your personal assets. Achieving balance is key!
Blogs on Saving Money
Getting Financial Help
Homestead Helpline: Your Local Cooperative Extension Service
Guard Against Scams: Keep Yourself Safe!
Dealing with Disasters and Emergencies
Getting Financial Help
Homestead Helpline: Your Local Cooperative Extension Service
Guard Against Scams: Keep Yourself Safe!
Dealing with Disasters and Emergencies
Ways to Save Money
Start an Emergency Fund
Establish a Budget
Pay Credit Cards Each Month
Save Money for Retirement
Save Your Coins
For more ways to save, read "54 Ways to Save Money," by America Saves.
The art is not in making money, but in keeping it
The old proverb may still hold true! Discover effective methods to manage your money now and in the future. Use the research resources below to maintain financial balance.
Library Programs focused on Finance & More
Lawyer in the Library, part of a series
Fredericksburg DSS in the Community, part of a series
Wealth Wednesdays, part of a series
Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing
Lawyer in the Library, part of a series
Fredericksburg DSS in the Community, part of a series
Wealth Wednesdays, part of a series
Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing
Library Databases
Morningstar Investment
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Valueline
Value Line - Expanded Library Edition
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
Other Internet Resources
ABLEnow Accounts
ABLEnow allows individuals with disabilities to save money without impacting certain government benefits.
America Saves
Managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, America Saves motivates, encourages, and supports low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.
Commonwealth Savers
Offers a variety of saving programs to ensure Virginians — and beyond — achieve their financial goals.
Financial Education: Free Courses & Classes from Credit.org
Online free personal finance classes are open to the public without any need to register.
Invest529
529 plans provide a flexible and affordable way to save for the future.
MyMoney.gov: MyMoney Five & Other Tools
Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals.
RetirePath VA
RetirePath Virginia expands access to retirement savings for more working Virginians.