Here are some resources that can be valuable in learning to take control of your finances.
Books
- Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment by Ron Blue
- I Will Teach You to be Rich – 2nd Edition by Ramit Sethi
- Money: A User’s Manual – Avoiding Common Traps by Bob Russell
- The ABC’s of Financial Success by Barry Cameron
- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
- The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ by Suze Orman
Community College Classes Offered in Your Local Area
Many community colleges offer courses in personal finance which covers the various aspects of personal financial management. Some community colleges also offer introductory courses in investments. Tuition for these courses a generally quite reasonable.
Financial Aid for College
- Free Application for Federal and State Aid (FAFSA): FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
- Federal Student Aid – U.S. Department of Education: Federal Student Aid
Money Management
- The Complete Guide to Budgeting Methods The Complete Guide to Budgeting Methods (fool.com)
- Emergency Fund: Why Everyone Needs a Cash Reserve Emergency Fund: Why Everyone Needs a Cash Reserve | Marcus by Goldman Sachs®
- How to Reach Financial Freedom: 12 Habits to Get You There: How to Reach Financial Freedom: 12 Habits (investopedia.com)
Savings Resources
- America Saves: Home | America Saves
Tax Assistance and Preparation
- IRS free tax preparation programs: IRS Free Tax Return Preparation Programs | Internal Revenue Service