Money Smart Week 2015

  • How to Prevent & Survive Identity Theft

    By Ann G. Identity theft is increasingly common, and we all should be aware of how to protect ourselves—it really could happen to any one of us! It takes some work to theft-proof your life, but it is far less work than it takes to fix the problem after there has been a breach. Here… Continue reading

  • Delicious Cooking Within Your Budget

    By Ann G. If you walk the aisles of the Library’s cookbook section (and, at the Central Library, that is several aisles!), you will see a wide range of books with delectable-looking recipes. Truffles, chocolate, caviar, fine wine—it all looks so good, and so out of reach for those of us with normal budgets. But… Continue reading

  • Going Green to Save Some Green

    By Tina M. Don’t worry, it’s all about the small things! Earth Day is April 22nd and so is our Money Smart Week. Every year, I promise to be more “environmentally friendly” and “save more money.” It’s not as easy as it looks, but by adding one thing at a time – say one thing… Continue reading

  • Let’s Talk Money, Honey

    By Meadow P. Money may well be the most challenging aspect of our so-called adult lives, and yet we are so reluctant to discuss it with others for fear of looking the financial fool. It’s time we embrace financial education and make it part of our regular conversations. A fantastic way to do this is… Continue reading

  • Movie Mondays: Director J.C. Chandor and Money

    ~posted by Frank Director J.C. Chandor has only made three films, but he has emerged as one of America’s most accomplished young directors. Two of his films are smart, thrilling, engaging dramas about money, and are ideal viewing during Money Smart Week. Continue reading

  • Knowledge is Power: Educating Yourself about Foreclosure, Scams, and Your Rights

    Angeline Thomas is our guest blogger today. She is the Staff Attorney who oversees the Foreclosure Mediation and Outreach Project—a WA-based foreclosure prevention program based at Seattle University School of Law designed to connect homeowners to reputable resources through outreach and education. No doubt, the thought of foreclosure is scary, confusing, and often overwhelming. In… Continue reading

  • Money Smart Week at the Library, April 18-28

    Interested in learning how to live within a monthly budget, manage debt and maintain good credit, and more? Come check out our Money Smart Week programs! As part of the national Money Smart Week movement, which you can check out at moneysmartweek.org, The Seattle Public Library has offerings including: Free Financial Family Fun Fest (it will… Continue reading