April is Financial Literacy Month and it's a good time to get the lowdown on how to stay financially prepared. An emergency may arise at any moment. Are you confident in your ability to handle them?
Explore the following resources available at your local library to learn how you can manage your money.
Money Smart Recommendations for All Ages
Be Money Smart
It's Never Too Early to Be Money Smart
My Librarian: Personal Finance
CRRL-Con Art Show Submissions, part of a series
Online Databases to Browse
Consumer Reports
Value Line - Expanded Library Edition
The Wall Street Journal Newspaper
Morningstar Investment Research Center
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.
FDIC’s Money Smart Resources
The FDIC Money Smart financial education program can help people of all ages enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships.
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.
Virginia Council for Economic Education (VCEE)
VCEE is the primary resource for Virginia’s K-12 teachers and school divisions seeking training and classroom resources for economic and financial education.
