April is National Financial Literacy Month
It's your money; learn to manage it wisely! Use library resources to organize your finances, whether you're investing for success, saving for a worry-free tomorrow, or aiming to achieve wealth.
Save Money, Live Better
Saving money is challenging in today's world, but when there's a will, there's a way. Use these book recommendations, catalog resources, and library classes to start learning how to manage your personal assets.Â
Blogs on Saving Money
Lunch & Learn: Spring 2026
Getting Financial Help
Homestead Helpline: Your Local Cooperative Extension Service
Guard Against Scams: Keep Yourself Safe!
Lunch & Learn: Spring 2026
Getting Financial Help
Homestead Helpline: Your Local Cooperative Extension Service
Guard Against Scams: Keep Yourself Safe!
Different Ways You Can Save Money
Start an Emergency Fund
Establish a Budget
Pay Credit Cards Each Month
Save Money for Retirement
Save Your Coins
For more ways to save, read "54 Ways to Save Money," by America Saves.
"The art is not in making money, but in keeping it"
The old proverb may still hold true! Discover effective methods to manage your money now and in the future. Use the research resources below to maintain financial balance.
Library Programs
Estate Planning
Wealth Wednesdays, part of a series
Introduction to Project Budgets for Grant Writing
Introduction to Project Budgets for Grant Writing
Estate Planning
Wealth Wednesdays, part of a series
Introduction to Project Budgets for Grant Writing
Introduction to Project Budgets for Grant Writing
Library Databases
Morningstar Investment
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Valueline
Value Line - Expanded Library Edition
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
Other Internet Resources
ABLEnow Accounts
ABLEnow allows individuals with disabilities to save money without impacting certain government benefits.
America Saves
Managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, America Saves motivates, encourages, and supports low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.
Commonwealth Savers
Offers a variety of saving programs to ensure Virginians — and beyond — achieve their financial goals.
Financial Education: Free Courses & Classes from Credit.org
Online free personal finance classes are open to the public without any need to register.
Invest529
529 plans provide a flexible and affordable way to save for the future.
MyMoney.gov: MyMoney Five & Other Tools
Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals.
RetirePath VA
RetirePath Virginia expands access to retirement savings for more working Virginians.