If you're looking for advice in a hurry, you can always refer to "The Lazy Person's Guide to Personal Finance," but remember, impatience is one of the "10 Reasons You Aren't Rich."
» Traits That Make You Rich
» Personal Finance Commandments
» Lessons for a Richer Life
» The Basics of Money
» Must-Know Financial Concepts
» The Wrong Way to Save Money
» Things You Should Spend Money On
» Costs You Should Always Avoid
» How to Invest Money
» Deadly 401(k) Sins
» Personal Finance Topics (USA.gov)
» Planning for Live Events (MyMoney.gov)
» For New Citizens (WelcometoUSA.gov)
» 9,000 Bank Safety Ratings
» 4,300 Insurer Safety Ratings
» Monthly Mutual Fund Risk Ratings
» Financial Dictionary
» How to Invest
» How to Invest in Stocks
» Beginner's Guide to Investing (SEC.gov)
» Investing Tips (USA.gov)
» Introduction to Markets (Investor.gov)
PERSONAL FINANCE BASICS:
» Traits That Make You Rich
» Personal Finance Commandments
» Lessons for a Richer Life
» The Basics of Money
» Must-Know Financial Concepts
FRUGAL LIVING BASICS:
» The Wrong Way to Save Money
» Things You Should Spend Money On
» Costs You Should Always Avoid
INVESTING BASICS:
» How to Invest Money
» Deadly 401(k) Sins
PERSONAL FINANCE RESOURCES:
» Personal Finance Topics (USA.gov)
» Planning for Live Events (MyMoney.gov)
» For New Citizens (WelcometoUSA.gov)
FINANCIAL SAFETY RATINGS:
» 9,000 Bank Safety Ratings
» 4,300 Insurer Safety Ratings
» Monthly Mutual Fund Risk Ratings
OTHER BEGINNERS' GUIDES:
» Financial Dictionary
» How to Invest
» How to Invest in Stocks
RESOURCES FOR INVESTORS:
» Beginner's Guide to Investing (SEC.gov)
» Investing Tips (USA.gov)
» Introduction to Markets (Investor.gov)
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