LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Library today announced plans to expand its personal finance collections following receipt of a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The additional tools and resources will help ensure that residents have the information they need when making critical money decisions as they repair, rebuild, and recover following the recent fires and ongoing pandemic. “When disaster strikes, the community comes together,” said Library Director Christopher Veach. “We want everyone to know that the library is both a welcoming convening place and a location where our families can obtain unbiased information to guide financial choices that will have lasting impact.” Filing claims, accessing government resources, managing lump-sum payments from insurance companies, and meeting immediate expenses when income might be disrupted – these are just a few of the money challenges that residents in disaster areas must navigate. FINRA Foundation President Gerri Walsh noted, “Many of us lack experience with these decisions. Nonetheless, we have to get it right the first time around or face long-term financial consequences. Fortunately, the library has information that can help.” The expanded personal finance collections at the Library are made possible by a $5,000 grant from the FINRA […]
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