Sources & reading room

Explore the primary sources referenced throughout this publication. These links are educational resources, not endorsements of this website.

• Investor.gov: Figure out your finances
• CFPB: Debt reduction strategies worksheet
• Investor.gov: Investment products and liquidity
• CFPB: Building an emergency fund
• CFPB: Loan interest rate and APR
• CFPB: Consumer loan information
• CFPB: Debt-to-income ratio
• CFPB: Credit report versus credit score
• CFPB: Disputing credit report errors
• CFPB: What is a credit score?
• CFPB: How compound interest works
• Investor.gov: Investing basics
• Investor.gov: Asset allocation and diversification
• Investor.gov: Diversify your investments
• Investor.gov: How fees and expenses affect a portfolio
• FTC: Credit freezes and fraud alerts
• CFPB: Common fraud and scams
• Investor.gov: Free financial planning tools