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Personal Finance Resources
by Ron Kurtus (revised 10 April 2019)
The following references and resources provide information on personal finance issues for both adults and young people.
- Basics
- Financial literacy
- Saving and investing
- Borrowing money
- Spending and budgeting
- Credit cards
- Bankruptcy
- Seniors those with Disabilities
- Grants and assistance
- For the classroom
- Books
- Miscellaneous
Use these resources to help your understanding of the material.
Basics
Money Essentials - From CNNMoney.com
SavingsGuide - Personal finance from Australia
Financial Planning - From TheBalance.com
How to Choose a Bank After College - Compares the different types of banks with the different types of accounts that they offer. From NerdWallet.com
Ultimate Guide to Personal Finance
How Much Is it? - Typical Costs of Items and Services
Definitive Guide to Paying Less Tax
Best Personal Finance Software - From Reviews.com
Financial Tools & Resources - From Debt Reduction Services
Money Management for College Students - From SelfLender.com
Financial literacy
Financial Literacy For Kids and Teens! - Good list of resources
Students and Financial Literacy
The Mint - Financial tips for kids, parents and teachers from Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co.
Ultimate Guide to Financial Literacy - For kids, teens, adults, and seniors
How to Teach Your Children to be Financially Smart in the Digital Age
Financial Advice Every College Grad Needs to Have - From Fundera.com
Understanding Financial Literacy - Advice for high school students
Home Buyer's Guide - From Quicken Loans
Kids And Money - Blog
Saving and investing
Basics of Saving and Investing - From HowToTradeStocks.org
How to Invest in Stocks: Tips For Beating The Market - InvestingTips360.com
Basics of Stock Trading - 38 lessons
Save for Everyday Life - Tips from Power Over Life
How Much Should I Have in My 401K? - From Turbo-Intuit
What is 1 oz. of Gold Worth? - From RMEgold.com
Borrowing money
Looking for student loan relief - Advice from CNNMoney.com
Compare Reviews for Personal Loans - ConsumerAffairs.com
Best Private Student Loans - Info and list from USNews.com
Best Private Student Loans – Top 24 from Credible.com
9 Best Companies for Student Loan Refinancing - Credible.com
Spending and budgeting
Student Discounts Guide - From DealHack.com
Best Student Loan Consolidation Lenders - Fron USNews.com
Complete Guide to Tax Season for College Students - SelfLender.com
Credit cards
Credit Card Glossary - Definitions of credit card terms
Credit & Debt 101 - From TheBalance.com
7 things you must know about credit cards - CreditCards.com
Student Credit Cards - From Credit Card Insider
Best Student Credit Cards - From USNews.com
Credit Cards for College Students - From WalletHub.com
How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud
The Cost of a Bad Credit Score - From Syracuse University
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Calculators - Cost of bankruptcy in Canada
The Canadian Insolvency Guide - Guidebook
Seniors and those with Disabilities
Personal Finance Guide for People with Disabilities
Grants and assistance
Grants for Native Americans - Comprehensive listing
Free Grants for Women - Financial assistance
For the classroom
Finance in the Classroom: Lesson Plans and Activities
Books
Selection of Best Investing Books of All Time - thewaystowealth.com
Basic
Personal Finance for Dummies by Eric Tyson; Wiley (2012)
Sound and practical advice for those who want to get control over their personal financial livesRich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money That You Don't Learn in School! by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter; Little, Brown Young Readers (2009)
Unique approach to how to think about accumulating wealth and about having money work for the earnerThe Motley Fool's Guide to Couples and Cash: How to Handle Money with Your Honey by Dayana Yochim; Motley Fool (2003)
This guide shows couples how to make money an asset, not a liability, in their relationshipDon't Spend Your Raise : And 59 Other Money Rules You Can't Afford to Break by Dara Duguay; McGraw-Hill Trade (2002)
A survival guide for young adults to turn financial chaos into financial order50 Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Personal Finances: How to Spend Less, Save More, and Make the Most of What You Have by Ilyce R. Glink; Three Rivers Press
Basics of personal finances, even if you've never thought about how to save money or plan for your retirementComplete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens by Susan Shelly; Alpha Books (2001)
Provides information about how to get money, how to save it and how to spend it, and provides tips for budgeting, starting a business, and investing.
Investing
Mutual Funds for Dummies by Eric Tyson; Wiley (2010)
A guide for the average investor to cutting through the confusion around mutual fundsThe Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias; Harvest Books (2011)
Packed with ideas about stocks, living beneath your means, tax planning, retirement, and just about everything else in the financial worldThe Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens : 8 Steps to Having More Money Than Your Parents Ever Dreamed Of by David Gardner and Tom Gardner; Fireside (2002)
Founders of the multimedia investment company The Motley Fool, demystify the stock market by describing and defining mutual funds, banking practices, IRAs, and drip investing
Miscellaneous
Summary
You can use these resources to find out information on handling your money.
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