Finanical Crisis

The financial crisis is the top of everyone's agenda today. Here are a couple of ways the Library is working with you: Go to http://library.fcgov.com/adult/business for a link to the CSU Libraries Resource Guide to the Financial Crisis. The Guide is well-organized and up-to-date. Find it under Hot Web Sites!

The Library is also offering a 4-part series on the Financial/Economic Crisis (Final Time and Dates TBA):
The Economic Crisis -- How did We Get Here? presented by Dr. Deepanker Basu, CSU Department of Economics. (Tentative: October 25, 2008)
The Bailout -- What is This? What is Happening to the Financial Community? presented by Dr. Ramaa Vasudevan, CSU Department of Economics. (Tentative: November 1, 2008)
How to Protect Your Family in Economic Tough Times presenting by Consumer Credit Counseling Service. (Tentative: November 8, 2008)
The Emotional Price We Are Paying. How to Cope presented by Dr. Carolyn Bartlett, Psychologist. (Tentative: November 15, 2008)

Also, read, read, read--Financial Times; Wall Street Journal, New York Times.
Check out your favorite investment websites. for up to the minute information: http://www.finance.yahoo.com/; http://www.moneycentral.msn.com/; http://www.clearstation.com/; http://www.fundalarm.com/; http://www.marektwatch.com/; http://www.fool.com/; www.economy.com/dismal. For a description of these, go to http://library.fcgov.com/adult/business -- go to "quick guides."

Here's the best advice I've heard: If you have a home, keep it. If you have a job, keep it. Cut down on your spending. Clear up your credit cards.

Try to have a good weekend!