Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: A Guide for Building Collections: Credit and Debt

Discusses the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics and how it applies to the American consumer need to borrow money and eventually get into debt. Available in Print and eBook formats.

Consumer Credit and the American Economy examines the economics, behavioral science, sociology, history, institutions, law, and regulation of consumer credit in the United States. Includes sections on credit reporting, regulation, access, behavior, and counseling, among other topics. Available in print and eBook formats.

Real-life stories that create a better understanding of what it takes to improve your credit score and why it is important to do so. Available in print and eBook formats.

Credit Management Kit for Dummies is a resource for consumers with average credit who want to improve their credit scores. Available in print format only.

Guidance for coping with credit challenges. Available in print and eBook formats.

Offers guidance on handling debt, and when to ask for help. Available in print and eBook formats.

Step-by-step guidance for getting out of debt and addressing the root causes of debt. Available in print and eBook formats.

Provides a debt elimination plan. Available in print and eBook formats.

A plan for reducing debt and tips for improving credit scores. Also helps consumers understand their money personalities, all with a touch of humor. Available in print and eBook formats.

Describes how people get into debt and offers strategies for ending the debt spiral. Available in print and eBook formats.

Provides one person’s account of debt burdens, and offers strategies for overcoming debt and living a better financial life. Available in print and eBook formats.

Winner of the Spear's Best Business Book Award Longlisted for the 2012 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award Discusses the changes in attitude about debt throughout history and the consequences for the global economy. Available in print and eBook formats.

Among other topics, helps readers in their 20’s and 30’s minimizes credit card and student loan debt. Available in print and eBook formats.

Answers frequent questions about credit and covers topics such as the difference between a credit score and a credit report, collection agencies, and identity theft protection. Available in print and eBook formats.

Personal story of overcoming debt. Available in print and eBook formats.

A New York Times bestseller and one of the Ten Best Business Books of 2013 by WealthManagement.com. Author argues that long-term debt, in moderation, can be beneficial for managing private wealth. Available in print and eBook formats.

Author discusses the types of debt that can build wealth, including student loans and mortgages among others. Available in print and eBook formats.

Comprehensive coverage of credit scores, how they work, common myths, dealing with a credit crisis, and protecting your credit. Available in print and eBook formats.