Personal Finance

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Guide from our Librarians: Estate Planning

Estate planning enables you to ensure that your loved ones are cared for in the event of your death or incapacitation.

Guide from our Librarians: Find Local Jobs

Some of the best websites to find jobs in Johnson County and Kansas City.

Guide from our Librarians: Tax Help and Forms

Tax preparation assistance and links to federal and state forms.

Lists from our Librarians

Find lists of books and other resources related to specific personal finance topics.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly."

Mergent Archives

Locate U.S. and international company equity reports, corporate and municipal manuals, industry reports and company profiles.

Mergent Intellect

Research public and private company data plus access residential, consumer and demographic information.

Mergent Market Atlas

New! Company, industry, country, index, sustainability and economic data and expert analysis. Covers active public companies in the U.S. and globally.

This replaces Mergent Online, which will be discontinued at the end of 2024.

Mergent Online

Find detailed financial data, reports, histories and news for U.S. and international companies.

This resource will be discontinued at the end of 2024. Try Mergent Market Atlas »

MoneyGeek.com

MoneyGeek.com draws from the knowledge of multiple finance experts on a variety of topics: mortgages, education and careers, business loans, credit cards, insurance, financial planning, family and living and more.

Money Smart KC

Money Smart KC offers comprehensive website with information on a wealth of financial topics. Find links to local and national experts as well as live support and events in and around Kansas City.

Morningstar Investing Center

Explore stocks, funds and analyst opinions with Morningstar. Read detailed financial information, portfolio analysis and news.

S&P Global NetAdvantage

Company profiles, stock reports, industry surveys and newsletters. Includes S&P credit ratings and CFRA research with buy/hold/sell ratings from equity analysts.

The Economist

Digital replica of The Economist weekly magazine available through the PressReader website and app.

Value Line

Value Line provides stock reports, mutual fund reports and investment information. The popular Value Line Investment Surveys contain ratings for timeliness, safety and financial strength for many stocks. Industry reports are updated frequently.

Weiss Financial Ratings

Independent financial ratings and consumer guides for stocks, banks, insurance companies and more from Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing.

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