Kick Off the Year With Financial Confidence at San Mateo County Libraries

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to take charge of your financial future. Whether your goals include building savings, improving budgeting habits or planning for retirement, San Mateo County Libraries offers free resources and programs to support your journey toward financial wellness.

Free Financial Workshops

Our libraries are hosting workshops led by financial experts to help you take control of your financial future. These sessions cover essential topics such as Medicare, estate planning, financial literacy, investing, retirement planning, managing debt and more. Explore our Events Calendar to find in-person and virtual financial literacy events that fit your schedule.

Join us for our Virtual Financial Literacy Series or In-Person Financial Planning Workshops.

Online Resources for Financial Success

We provide free access to online tools that can help you make informed financial decisions.

Morningstar Investment Research Center: Ideal for those looking to understand stocks, mutual funds and other investment opportunities.

Weiss Financial Ratings: Get independent ratings on banks, insurance companies and financial planning.

LinkedIn Learning: Explore courses on personal finance, investing and money management.

All you need is your library card to access these resources from anywhere.

Financial Literacy Books

Looking for books to deepen your financial knowledge? Here are some great titles to explore:

Buy What You Love Without Going Broke 

The Simple Path to Wealth 

Money for Adulting 

Get Good With Money 

How Not to Invest 

Retirement Planning 

Beneficiary Guide for Everyone

Empower yourself with knowledge and take control of your finances with San Mateo County Libraries!