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Financial Literacy Questions

• How do I develop an investment portfolio?
• Where can I find more information on my investments?
• Where do I find more information about my financial professional?
• Where can I find information about selecting a financial professional?
• Where can I find information on Medicare?
• Where can I find information on Social Security?
• What retirement plans can I use to save for retirement?
• How can I plan for retirement?
• How much money do I need to retire?
• My identity was stolen, what do I do now?
• How can I protect myself from fraud?
• How can I tell if it’s a scam?
• What games and activities help teachers learn about money?
• What games and activities help teens learn about money?
• What games and activities help children learn about money?
• Where can I find information on teaching my children about money?
• How much will it cost to go to college?
• What other ways can I pay for college?
• Where can I find information on scholarships or student aid for college?
• What should I consider when looking for a place to rent?
• How should I go about buying a house or condo?
• What’s the best way to go about purchasing car insurance?
• What’s the best way to buy a car? What should I look out for?
• What are some tips on shopping wisely?
• How do I set financial goals?
• How do I put together a spending and savings plan?
• Help! How do I deal with a huge pile of debt?
• Where can I learn about managing my money?
• How can I find out about my credit score?
• What should I know about credit cards?
• What types of investments are there?
• Where can I find information on investment basics?
• Where can I find more information about bankruptcy?
• How can I file a complaint against an insurer?
• Where can I find information on life insurance?
• Where can I find information on health insurance?

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Branch Information

• Nanakuli Public Library
• Wailuku Public Library
• Makawao Public Library
• Lahaina Public Library
• Kihei Public Library
• Kahului Public Library
• Waimea Public Library
• Princeville Public Library
• Lihue Public Library
• Koloa Public and School Library
• Kapaa Public Library
• Hanapepe Public Library
• Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
• Hawaii State Library
• Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library
• Pahoa Public and School Library
• Pahala Public and School Library
• North Kohala Public Library
• Naalehu Public Library
• Mountain View Public and School Library
• Laupahoehoe Public and School Library
• Kealakekua Public Library
• Keaau Public and School Library
• Kailua-Kona Public Library
• Honokaa Public Library
• Hilo Public Library
• Waipahu Public Library
• Waimanalo Public and School Library
• Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library
• Hana Public and School Library
• Lanai Public and School Library
• Molokai Public Library
• Waianae Public Library
• Waialua Public Library
• Wahiawa Public Library
• Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library
• Pearl City Public Library
• Mililani Public Library
• Manoa Public Library
• Liliha Public Library
• Kapolei Public Library
• Kaneohe Public Library
• Kalihi-Palama Public Library
• Kaimuki Public Library
• Kailua Public Library
• Kahuku Public and School Library
• Hawaii Kai Public Library
• Ewa Beach Public and School Library
• Aina Haina Public Library
• Aiea Public Library
• McCully-Moiliili Public Library

Financial Literacy Categories

• Bankruptcy basics
• Begin saving
• Credit card basics
• Insurance basics
• Investment basics
• Manage your debt
• Manage your investments
• Manage your money
• Pay for education (college)
• Prepare for retirement
• Prevent fraud and scams
• Protect your identity
• Purchase a car
• Purchase a home (or not!)
• Teach your kids about money
• Understand Social Security

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