Senior Connections

Farmingdale Public Library

Newsletter Topic of the Month

May/June 2016

BEING MONEY SMART

We have available at our Outreach Services office at rear of library a series of ten "money smart" pamphlets published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). They provide sound financial advice to protect the consumer and are listed as follows:

*Save Some & Spend Some

*SAVED: Five Steps for Making Financial Decisions

*Check Your Credit Report at Least Once a Year

*Understand Your Credit Score

*How to Find the Best Credit Card

*Act Fast if You Can't Pay Your Credit Cards

*How to Rebuild Your Credit

*How to Become Debt-Free

*Know Your Financial Advisor

*How to Spot Frauds and Scams

CFPB's website is :  consumerfinance.gov which offers access to a wealth of knowledge focused on protecting the consumer.