Resources

A working library for the financially curious.

Worksheets, recommended credentials, career pathways, and outside reading — chosen for substance, not novelty.

Downloadable Guides

Templates you can print, fill in, and keep.

Monthly Budget Worksheet (PDF)

1 page

Debt Payoff Tracker (PDF)

2 pages

Net Worth Statement Template

1 page

Annual Financial Checkup Checklist

3 pages

Certification Recommendations

Credentials worth knowing about.

If you are exploring a career in personal finance, these are widely recognized credentials. Rigdom Atlas is not affiliated with the issuing bodies.

AFC — Accredited Financial Counselor

For those pursuing financial coaching and education careers.

CFP — Certified Financial Planner

The standard credential for comprehensive financial planning.

EA — Enrolled Agent

An IRS-authorized credential focused on taxation.

ChFC — Chartered Financial Consultant

A planning-focused designation with deep coursework.

Career Resources

Paths into the field of financial education.

  • Financial Educator
  • Nonprofit Financial Coach
  • Tax Preparer
  • Bookkeeper
  • Small Business Advisor
  • Personal Finance Writer

Suggested Reading

  • · The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel
  • · The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing
  • · Your Money or Your Life — Vicki Robin
  • · I Will Teach You to Be Rich — Ramit Sethi
  • · The Millionaire Next Door — Thomas Stanley