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EPL Picks: Financial Literacy

Check out these resources that can help you invest in your own financial literacy.

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  • Raising Money-smart Kids

    How to Teach Your Kids About Money While Learning a Few Things Yourself

    Taub, Robin
    Learn how to teach your kids the importance of learning about money by guiding them through the five aspects of money management. There are suggestions for family discussions and activities designed to reinforce these concepts. Each…
    BookToronto, ON : Cormorant Books, 2020. — 332.024 TAU
  • This EIFLE (Excellence in Financial Literacy Education) Award-winning guide will help you make money management a part of your daily life with easy action steps and self-assessment checklists. Published by CPA Canada, it has…
    eBookCormorant Books
  • Love and Money

    Conversations to Have Before You Get Married

    Howick, Wallace M.
    “I love you honey, should we share a chequing account?” doesn’t have that delightful romantic ring. But it’s one of the conversations necessary to build an enduring and successful relationship. Learn how to get your relationship off on a…
    BookToronto : Cormorant Books Inc., [2020] — 332.024 HOW
  • An essential primer on budgeting, saving, investing in the stock market and more. A great resource if you're looking at long-term savings and investment. Also available as a book and downloadable audiobook!
    eBookHarperCollins, 2016
  • The Procrastinator's Guide to Retirement

    How You Can Retire in 10 Years or Less

    Trahair, David
    If you are 10 years or less away from retirement and the thought of retirement brings on more anxiety about your finances than excitement about the next phase of your life, this book is for you.
    BookToronto, ON : Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, [2015] — 332.02401 TRA
  • Money Talks

    When to Say Yes and How to Say No

    Vaz-Oxlade, Gail E., 1959-
    Talking about finances can be intimidating. Talking about finances with your loved ones can be down-right impossible. Gail Vaz-Oxlade provides tips and strategies to have regular, supportive conversations about personal finance.
    BookToronto, Ontario : Collins, [2015] — 332.024 VAZ
  • The Total Money Makeover

    Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

    Ramsey, Dave
    Dave Ramsey lays out a 7-step financial plan for climbing your way out of debt and massively transforming your financial life. His methods are well-known and well-used by people all over the world looking to manage their finances.
    eBookThomas Nelson, 2013
  • Protecting You and Your Money

    a Guide to Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud

    Keehn, Kelley, 1975-
    This practical guide will help you take action against fraud and identity theft. Published by CPA Canada, it looks at the risks facing Canadians today.
    BookToronto, Ontario : Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, [2014] — 364.163 KEE
  • LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) gives you free access to thousands of online courses covering a variety of topics, including managing finances and budgeting.
    DatabaseSunnyvale, CA : LinkedIn Corporation, [2020]- — Internet Access
  • This course will give you a basic introduction to the world of finance from analyzing risk and return to how banks work.
    DVDCarpenteria, CA lynda.com, 2019. — ternet Access
  • LinkedIn Learning also has shorter videos with tips like these personal finance ones from Jim Stice! A quick way to up your financial game.
    Streaming VideoCarpenteria, CA : lynda.com, 2015. — Internet Access
  • Looking for a webinar that will help your entire family? Check out this online course that will guide you through some of the financial pitfalls that can sour relationships and create a money flow plan that works for you!
    Streaming VideoCarpenteria, CA : lynda.com, 2017 — Internet Access
  • From budgeting, saving, and reducing debt, to making timely investment choices and planning for the future, Personal Finance For Dummies provides fiscally conscious readers with the tools they need to take charge of their financial life.
    eBookHoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, [2019] — Internet Access
  • Wealthing Like Rabbits

    An Original Introduction to Personal Finance

    Brown, Robert R., 1963-
    Personal finance can be fun! Robert Brown uses pop culture references and fun anecdotes to put finances in to terms anyone can understand and enjoy.
    Book[Ajax, Ontario] : Redford Enterprises, [2014] — 332.024 BRO
  • The Wealthy Barber

    Everyone's Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent

    Chilton, David Barr, 1961-
    One of Canada's best selling books EVER, David Chilton made a name for himself in the world of finance with this title and its sequels. Find out why his advice is so popular!
    BookNew York : Three Rivers Press, [1998] — 332.02401 CHI
  • Gale Courses

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    Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. EPL card holder can enroll in 3 courses a year. Some financial literacy courses include "Personal Finance," "Keys to…
    Database[Farmington Hills, Mich.] : Cengage Learning, [2014?]- — Internet Access