Economics (Academic) Books

This guide describes the most common real-life situations in which older Americans are vulnerable to financial abuse by a financial advisor, and provides advice for seniors and their families for guarding against such abuse, including ways to report it to proper authorities.

Create your personal savings plan and prepare for retirement with this step-by-step guide.

What they are, how to compare them, what to consider before investing, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

This guide, in an easy-to-read 14 point font, provides information on common frauds, scams and other forms of elder financial exploitation and suggests steps that older persons and their caregivers can take to avoid being targeted or victimized.

The report details the CFPB's strategy and three-pronged approach to improving financial literacy opportunities for consumers: education initiatives, evidence-based research, and outreach to consumers and financial education stakeholders.

Explains how the ADA protects the civil rights of persons with disabilities at work and in public places.

What they are, how to compare them, what to consider before investing, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

The report details the CFPB's strategy and three-pronged approach to improving financial literacy opportunities for consumers: education initiatives, evidence-based research, and outreach to consumers and financial education stakeholders.

Building Wealth is a personal finance education resource that can be used individually or in the classroom to help young people develop a plan for building personal wealth. It presents an overview of personal wealth-building strategies that includes setting financial goals, budgeting, saving and...

This publication provides an overview of the banking system for young people. Topics include checks clearing, currency circulation, methods of payment, electronic banking and the role of the Federal Reserve. Designed for students with an understanding of the U.S. Banking system.