FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA, March 31, 2017 - Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with free personal finance events throughout April.

Stocks, Bonds, and Funds! Oh my!
Two locations: 

England Run Branch, Monday, April 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Salem Church Branch, Monday, April 17, 6:30-7:30  p.m.

New to the world of investing and not sure where to turn for information? CRRL librarians cover the basics of Morningstar Investment Research Center, which provides professional research, data, and analysis and tools to help everyone from the novice to the expert craft a better portfolio.

Identity Theft: What You Need to Know
Headquarters Library, Thursday, April 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
ID theft is the number one crime in America. Learn what to do if your identity is stolen. Presented by Dwayne McDorman, a licensed financial advisor who has worked with fraud investigators and attorneys.

3-part Money Smart series with Robert Williams from the Virginia Credit Union

Building a Better Budget
Headquarters Library 

Tuesday, April 4, 6:30-7:30  p.m.
Practical advice for creating and sticking to a budget with tools to track spending and establish savings goals.

Strategies for Eliminating Debt
Headquarters Library

Monday, April 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn how to reduce your debt through specific examples and strategies.

Your Credit Score
Headquarters Library

Thursday, April 13, 6:30-7:30  p.m.
Learn the components of your credit score and how to build, manage, and maintain a great score.