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Take Control of Your Money
Franklin County Library has partnered with F&M Trust and Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.
Learning to Budget
Budgeting isn't about restriction, it's about prioritizing. The best way to avoid financial strain is to know where your money is going and plan ahead!
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Building Credit
It takes credit to get credit, and credit is crucial to buying a new home, finding a place to rent, or purchasing a new car. You have to start somewhere, start here.
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Planning for an Emergency
It's impossible to predict a car breaking down or losing a job, but it's absolutely possible to prepare for the financial blow. Emergencies happen, make sure you're prepared.
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A simple, practical rule for a budget that's easy to implement.
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With this savings calculator, you can see how your money will grow in a savings account and compare how different compound interest rates and saving periods impact your savings.
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Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
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Auto Loan Affordability Calculator
2 min activity
Figure out how much you can afford to pay for a car loan each month, based on your current budget.
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Teaching Children About Money
6 min read
These 6 activities teach spending, saving, and investing to kids.
Budget Calculator
6 min activity
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
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Stock Market Basics
4 min read
Learn how to buy & sell stocks so you can start investing your money.
Handling High Inflation
4 min read
What should I do when faced with high inflation and rising prices?
The Cost of Baby’s First Year
3 min activity
Find out how much you need to save for a new baby!
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