Financial literacy is a series of concepts which allow individuals to properly understand and manage their financial resources. Though understanding numbers and facts about money are certainly helpful, the true test of financial literacy is the ability to make smart decisions about ones personal finances. Some of the most important concepts encompassed in financial literacy are budgeting, managing credit and debt, investing and saving wisely, and protecting one's assets.
The resources on the right are arranged by type: Books, eBooks, articles, library videos, internet videos, and websites. They all relate to financial literacy as a whole, though they may focus on certain aspects of the topic as well.