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smart investing at emmet o'neal library
This fall the library kicks off its biggest season of programming and services ever.Thanks to a $47,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the library will begin a year of programming centered on personal finance and investing. In this series of programs we will cover all the topics from budgeting to stocks and bonds, investment tools and savings plans.
This page provides the home base for Smart Investing programs, financial literacy information, financial news, and financial blogs.
smart investing programs
Register online for all the Smart Investing programs at once.
Smart Investing Kickoff with Dolores Hydock
Thursday, September 8
6:30 p.m. reception
7:00 p.m. performance
Events for Smart Investing @ EOL begin with local storyteller Dolores Hydock who brings us three funny, touching, and surprising stories about money and people who find it, lose it, and use it.
Register now for this program.
Budgeting and Beyond
Thursday, October 6
6:30 p.m.
Learn all about budgets and budgeting in today’s seminar. Dr. Rauterkus will cover financial goals, tracking daily spending, personal spending plans, and estimating monthly income and expenses. We’ll also discover ways to decrease spending and increase income. At today’s session you’ll learn how to get on track.
Register now for this program.
Families and Finance
Thursday, October 20
6:30 p.m.
We invite the whole family to join us tonight. Parents will attend a seminar on investing for retirement and education. This program will occur with a concurrent Children's program about saving money. Meals will be served at both programs. The programs are free, but registration is required.
Register now for this program.
Banking and Credit
Thursday, November 3
6:30 p.m.
Tonight Dr. Rauterkus will introduce terms and topics in the worlds of banking, credit and credit cards. Topics will include: determining your banking needs, finding the “right” bank, maintaining a bank account, credit reports and scores, basic credit features, and of course, credit card fees.
Register now for this program.
Saving and Investing
Thursday, December 1
6:30 p.m.
Dr. Rauterkus will cover the basics of saving and investing in today's seminar. Topics will include: the role of saving and investing products, how to analyze savings products, and how to match appropriate savings and investment vehicles to specific financial goals.
Register now for this program.
financial literacy resources
American Library Association's Smart Investing @ Your Library Homepage
FINRA: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
This site will help you learn about investing and how to build your financial knowledge. You’ll find articles, interactive tools, alerts and other resources that help you protect yourself.
FINRA’s website dedicated to providing financial information for military families and people over 55.
AFSAEF: The American Financial Services Association Education Foundation
The American Financial Services Association Education Foundation (AFSAEF), an affiliate of the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), was established in February 1990 as a non-profit organization to heighten consumers' awareness of personal financial responsibility. AFSAEF's mission is to help consumers realize the benefits of responsible money management, understand the credit process, and seek help if credit problems occur.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), Inc., promotes the national agenda for financially responsible behavior, and builds capacity for its Members to deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services.
financial news
CNN Money brings you the latest news in the financial world.
financial blogs
This website began as a simple blog about how to live large on a small budget. It’s now a large and very interactive website.
This blog’s author was once in tens of thousands of dollars worth of debt when he decided to buckle down and change his financial situation. And he did! Now he shares information, stories, and links to all kinds of financial matters.
Named one of Time Magazine’s Best Blogs of 2011, Get Rich Slowly is full of tips on personal finance and investing. The author started writing the blog as he began paying off over $35,000 in credit card debt. He is all about sensible financial planning (which he says can only happen slowly, over time!).
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