Introduction: This guide from the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy offers ten basic tips to ensure that you stay financially healthy even in a rough economy.
An excerpt from the report: We believe that the current economic crisis underscores the need to increase financial literacy among all Americans. The President formed this Advisory Council for expressly that purpose. We are committed to increasing awareness of the tools and resources that are available to all Americans to help them better understand and manage their finances. We encourage all Americans to review the tips below and take advantage of the links to useful information that will help improve their understanding of their financial situation. In these times of uncertainty, the need to be financially literate has never been more important.
Read the full report here.