Collins Library Links – Focus on Financial Literacy
Many of our students are just beginning to learn about managing their own finances. Collins Library has a number of resources that can help students better understand the complex issues associated with finances.
Library Guide on Financial Literacy: Developed by librarian Ben Tucker, this guide provides information on credit, student loans, renting and general financial resources.
Student Life Collection Resources: Librarian Katy Curtis maintains this resource page. She provides links to print resources, some listed below, that help navigate the complex issues of paying for college.
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Call Number: HG179 .S54 2016 Life Skills
Includes eight important lessons focusing on 99 principles that will quickly and memorably enhance any individual’s money management acumen.
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Call Number: HG179 .K59 2009 Life Skills
If you’ve been meaning to get your finances in shape but have no idea where to start, this is your playbook. From tracking your spending to finding deals on insurance to navigating the new world of homebuying, this easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide provides an up-to-date road map of the world of personal finance.
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Call Number: LB2337.4 .C465 2015 Life Skills
Helps students and their families maximize financial aid eligibility, follow line-by-line strategies on forms, and understand long- and short-term saving tactics.
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Call Number: HG179 .L3378 2010 Life Skills
Presenting a broad array of financial knowledge, this interesting, easily understandable book will aid students and young adults in achieving their desired levels of wealth, success, and overall financial and personal fulfillment.
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Questions? Contact your liaison librarian
Comments: Contact Jane Carlin, library director
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