Building Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Securing Your Financial Future
If you need a little help with your personal finances, one great resource is a free e-book from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas called Building Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Securing Your Financial Future. The book will help you and your family develop a strong financial plan as well as give a solid overview of other wealth building strategies such as budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, etc.
Banking Basics
Looking for a quick refresher course on banking basics? The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides a free e-book that details all the nitty gritty details of banking and is designed for younger readers. If you know someone looking to write a school paper on the banking system, consider handing them this great compendium from the Boston Fed.
Ten Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Planner
If you’re thinking about getting a financial planner, you’re probably wondering what you should look for in one. While I don’t have the answer to that, there is a great Ten Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Planner e-book over at Mint.com that may be right up your alley. It’s “a straight-forward brochure from the Certified Financial Planners on 10 questions you should ask when you look for a financial planner — an important decision that should be accompanied by important questions.”