Understanding Personal Finances

Top Financial Literacy Resources

CFA Society Boston's Financial Literacy volunteers -- all financial professionals -- have vetted the websites and resources below and ranked them as Top Sites to help you understand your personal finances.

Publications

Americans' biggest financial regret? Not saving enough
Bankrate, Amanda Dixon

When Unpaid Student Loan Bills Mean You Can No Longer Work
The New York Times, BUSINESS DAY, Jessica Silver-Greenberg, Stacy Cowley and Natalie Kitroeff

The Market is High, Beware of Portfolio Drift
The New York Times, Your Money Advisor, Jeff Sommer

Teenvestor
Fascinating book geared at teens to talk about savings and investment. Emmanuel Modu

Lapsed Student Loan Payments May Cost You a Tax Refund

The New York Times, Your Money Advisor, Ann Carrns

Retiring Special Section: Now Is the Time to Make a Plan

The New York Times, Business Day, Kerry Hannon

At Last, Your Financial Aid Ordeal Has Gotten Easier

The New York Times, The Upshot, Susan Dynarski

How to Get Financial Advice That Is in Your Best Interest

The New York Times, John F. Wasik

The 21 Questions You're Going to Need to Ask About Investment Fees
The New York Times, Ron Lieber