Collins Memorial Library: SSI2-130: Personal Finance: Books

Personal Finance Books

Get a Financial Life: personal finance in your twenties and thirties by Beth Kobliner
Call Number: HG179 .K59 2009 Life Skills
ISBN: 9780743264365
Publication Date: 2009
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.
I Am Net Worthy by Chris Smith
Call Number: Print Books HG179 .S546 2018
Publication Date: 2018
"From student loans to savings accounts, cars to credit scores, I Am Net Worthy covers all the essential aspects of personal finance for today’s young adults. Financial expert Chris Smith teams up with a different Millennial co-author in each chapter, resulting in a uniquely authentic, swift, engaging read. I Am Net Worthy proves that financial independence is truly possible for young adults everywhere, through a practical, step-by-step approach that anyone can follow."
Personal Finance for Dummies® by Eric Tyson
Call Number: HG179 .T97 2012
Publication Date: 2012
Introductory reference book for personal finance.
The Student's Guide to Financial Literacy by Robert E. Lawless
Call Number: HG179 .L3378 2010
Publication Date: 2010
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.
Understanding the Mathematics of Personal Finance by Lawrence N. Dworsky
Call Number: Click on the title above for online access.
Publication Date: 2009
A user-friendly presentation of the essential concepts and tool sfor calculating real costs and profits in personal finance.

Financial Literacy

Another great resource for this class is the library's Financial Literacy Guide, which was created specifically to be a resource for Puget Sound students interested in the topic.

Financial Literacy
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