LibGuides: Money Management: Saving & Investing

Saving

Pay Yourself First
The "pay yourself first" principle makes saving a priority by setting aside that money, automatically if possible, before any other bills or spending.
FDIC Money Smart Tools & Strategies
A few key strategies for making your money work for you from the FDIC
Emergency Funds
Information on what an emergency fund is, why you might need one, and how to get started
Dave Ramsey's 7 Steps
A popular 7-step method for mastering your finances

Planning for Retirement

If you're still in college, you might not have even begun your first job yet. It might seem way too early to worry about retirement, but thanks to the power of compounding growth, the earlier you start saving for retirement the easier it will be and the less money you will have to set aside. For example:

1 in 3 Americans Has No Retirement Savings
In general Americans are saving too little to prepare for retirement. See how you measure up.
Savings Rate vs. Retirement Readiness
The percentage of your income that you save for retirement is directly related to how many years you will need to work before being able to fund your retirement.
How To Start Investing
Advice for prioritizing and organizing your investmentments
Beginners' Guide to Investing
Basic information from the SEC on asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing