January is Financial Wellness month and now is a good time to get your finances in shape for the coming year.  Planning a budget?  Setting financial goals?  Trying to reduce credit card debt?  Libraries have a wide range of materials to help you save, invest and manage your money.  Visit the  Business and Social Sciences Division  of the Central Library for additional resources on a variety of topics such as bankruptcy, taxes, retirement, and estate planning.  Ready to start investing? The Business & Social Sciences Division's Investment Center has many resources such as Morningstar and Valueline to help you research stocks, bonds and mutual funds. From the novice to the seasoned investor, your local library has something for you. 

Here are some suggestions to get you started:

SELECTED BOOKS

SELECTED WEB RESOURCES:

MANAGING YOUR FINANCES

http://www.mymoney.gov - This U.S. Government website covers all the basics on managing your finances, from saving and investing to buying a home.

https://www.tomorrowsmoney.org/main.cfm - A SIFMA Foundation website that provides a step-by-step guide to help in managing your finances starting today.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101 - A step-by-step guide to gaining control of your financial life from CNN Money.

CREDIT

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/credit.shtm - Online consumer information from the Federal Trade Commission on credit and loans.

http://www.ftc.gov/gettingcredit - A user-friendly website from the FTC on getting and maintaining credit.

http://www.ftc.gov/moneymatters - This FTC website includes information on scams, credit, money management, dealing with debt, your home, and job loss.

INVESTING 

http://www.pathtoinvesting.org  - This SIFMA Foundation website focuses on the basics of investing to help you make sound investment decisions.

http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs.shtml - Online publications from the Securities and Exchange Commission on a variety of investment topics.