Learn about personal finance topics with the following online databases. These services can only be accessed either from a PPLD library location or at home with your PPLD library card.
Knowledge is power! The resources in this guide will help you take control of your personal finances. Whether you're trying to budget your money, manage your credit, invest, avoid scams, or get a loan, use these resources to help you make the right decisions.
Get answers to financial questions. Also provides information specifically for college students, older Americans, and Servicemembers and Veterans. Section "Know Before You Owe" provides clear information on costs and risks of credit cards, mortgages, and student loans.
From the Colorado Department of Law. Includes resources on topics such as automobiles, business licensing, civil rights & employment, scams, credit, elder issues, health issues, etc.
Incluye conceptos básicos de protección del consumidor como manejar su dinero; crédito, préstamos y deudas; estafas y el robo de identidad. Federal Trade Commission.
Government website to help consumers with basic financial education.
Government website with information on money management, credit, loans, and more.
"Measures the income a family needs in order to attain a secure yet modest living standard by estimating community-specific costs of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, other necessities, and taxes."
Get a free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each credit reporting company.
Estimate the cost of living in your community or region. From MIT.
American Financial Education Alliance - Colorado Springs
A nonprofit financial wellness programs.
AFEA financial education is delivered in a variety of formats including (but not limited to):
Classroom style at local community colleges and universities
In public libraries
Onsite at Business or Churches
Online via live and pre-recorded webinars