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Government Publications

Maag Library has been a selective government depository since 1973. Currently we select about 48% of the publications available through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Most government publications are now published on the web and are easily accessible through MaagNet or any internet browser. A select collection of older print documents is still maintained. The Documents Collection (print and microfiche) is located on the Third Floor and is available during all library hours. The collection is open to the public.

Following is a list of government documents available online (in PDF format) that pertain to financial literacy.

Government Resources on the Web

  • The Bad Credit Hotel
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury unveiled a new multi-media campaign aimed at combating financial illiteracy among young adults. The ad campaign features an interactive online game, radio, and television spots. It warns “Don’t let your credit put you in a bad place.” Presented in partnership with the Ad Council, the campaign is designed to encourage young adults ages 18-24 to take control of their credit.
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Building Wealth
    Personal finance education resource for schools, nonprofit community organizations, financial services providers and consumers to help young people, adult consumers, families and others develop a plan for building personal wealth. Presents an overview of personal wealth-building strategies that includes setting financial goals, budgeting, saving and investing, managing debt, and understanding credit reports and credit scores.
  • Federal Reserve Education
    Here you can find links to instructional materials and tools that can increase your understanding of the Federal Reserve, economics and financial education. All of the Fed web sites, curriculum, newsletters, booklets and other resources are free.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Focus on Finances for Students
    Whether you’re planning to continue your formal education after you graduate from high school or enter the workforce full-time, you’re ready to take your place among the ranks of American consumers. Learning about consumer issues and how they can affect you are important lessons for life. On this website, you’ll find free publications to help you make wise purchasing decisions, and avoid scams and rip-offs.
  • Financial Literacy and Education Commission
    U.S. Department of the Treasury: Office of Domestic Finance. Established under Title V, the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act which was part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003, to improve financial literacy and education of persons in the United States. The FACT Act named the Secretary of the Treasury as head of the Commission and mandated the Commission include 19 other federal agencies and bureaus. The Commission coordinates the financial education efforts throughout the federal government, supports the promotion of financial literacy by the private sector while also encouraging the synchronization of efforts between the public and private sectors.
  • Money Smart
    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) initiated a national financial education campaign in 2001 by launching Money Smart, a comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help individuals outside the financial mainstream develop financial skills and positive banking relationships. The FDIC is continuing to work diligently to form alliances with other major entities, including financial institutions, national non-profit organizations, community- and consumer-based groups, and federal, state and local agencies to promote financial education.
  • New York State Banking Department: Financial Education Resources
    Financial education paves the way for informed decision-making and encourages individuals to learn how to use credit wisely, save, invest, and plan for the future.  While there are hundreds of financial education programs available, this centralized user-friendly catalog of resources makes finding them easier.
  • Office of Financial Education
    U.S. Department of the Treasury: Office of Domestic Finance. The Office works to promote access to the financial education tools that can help all Americans make wiser choices in all areas of personal financial management, with a special emphasis on saving, credit management, home ownership and retirement planning. The Office also coordinates the efforts of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, a group chaired by the Secretary of Treasury and composed of representatives from 20 federal departments, agencies and commissions, which works to improve financial literacy and education for people throughout the United States.
  • President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy
    U.S. Department of the Treasury: Office of Domestic Finance. Created on January 22, 2008 by President George W. Bush. The Council’s purpose is to help keep America competitive and assist the American people in understanding and addressing financial matters. Each member of the Council represents an industry involved with the delivery of financial education to American citizens. The President and the Secretary of the Treasury have tasked the Council to work with the public and private sector to help increase financial education efforts for youth in school and for adults in the workplace, increase access to financial services, establish measures of national financial literacy, conduct research on financial knowledge and to help strengthen public and private sector financial education programs.

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