Dallas Public Library - Understanding the Financial Crisis


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Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism. By Kevin Phillips (330.973 P561B 2008,
The Trillion Dollar Meltdown: Easy Money, High Rollers, and the Great Credit Crash. By Charles R. Morris. (332.0415 M875T 2008)
Wall Street: America's Dream Palace. By Steve Fraser. (332.64273 F842W 2008)
Full of Bull: Do What Wall Street Does, Not What it Says, to Make Money in the Market. By Stephen T. McClellan. (332.6322 M126F 2008)
The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World. By Alan Greenspan. (B G815G 2007)
Plight of the Fortune Tellers: Why We Need to Manage Financial Risk Differently. By Riccardo Rebonato. (658.155 R292P 2007)
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. By Naomi Klein. (330.122 K64S 2007)
The Great Risk Shift: The Assault on American Jobs, Families, Health Care, and Retirement and How You Can Fight Back. By Jacob S. Hacker. (330.973 H118G 2006)
What Works on Wall Street: A Guide to the Best-Performing Investment Strategies of All Time. By James P. O'Shaughnessy. (332.6 O82W 2005)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Created by Congress, the FDIC insures deposits, examines and supervises financial institutions, and manages receiverships. Visit Consumer information to learn how to protect yourself.

Are My Deposits Insured?
Understand how deposit insurance works and estimate coverage on your deposits.

Failed Bank List
Find out which banks have failed since October 1, 2000.
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Operates the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). Find out if your credit union federally insured.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Foreclosure Resource Center

Federal Reserve Board: Choosing a Credit Card
Whether you are just signing up for a credit card, or already a credit card user, this site explains everything there is to know about owning a credit card.
Credit Counseling & Free Annual Credit Reports

Visit our government grants webpage for information on federal grants. The Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center offers free classes and workshops on Credit Repair and first time homebuying.

The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and Fun) Guide to Enjoying Life More by Spending Less. By Jeff Yeager. (332.024 Y37U 2008)
Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying. By David Bach. (640 B118G 2008)
Let's Get Real About Money: Profit From the Habits of the Best Personal Finance Managers. By Eric Tyson. (332.024 T994L 2008)
America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right On The Money: Your Guide To Living Better, Spending Less, and Cashing In On Your Dreams. By Steve Economides. (332.024 E19A 2007)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your Credit Score. By Lita Epstein. (332.743 E64C 2007)
How To Live Well Without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe Easier, and Get More Mileage Out of Life. By Chris Balish. (332.024 B186H 2006)