Personal Finance

Legal forms and books designed to help you create a budget, save money, invest wisely, select financial institutions and products, prevent and deal with identity theft, buy or lease a car, and more.

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The Sharing Solution
Sharing is the answer! Build community, save money, simplify your life and live sustainably by sharing resources. This guide shows you how.
IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Plans
Taking money out of a retirement plan? Make the best choices with the help of this book.
The Busy Family's Guide to Money
The book offers easy to read, practical advice on planning your family’s finances
Credit Repair
Clean up your credit, create a budget, and avoid overspending with this bestseller. Includes sample credit reports, text of credit reporting laws, and all the legal forms you need.
Work Less, Live More
With a little planning and this book, you can experience the satisfaction of early semi-retirement.
The Work Less, Live More Workbook
The step-by-step instructions, worksheets, spreadsheets and checklists you need to get to semi-retirement!
Nolo's Work Less, Live More Bundle
Work fewer hours, make savvy investments and save on taxes with this complete kit.
101 Law Forms for Personal Use
Legal forms for your everyday legal issues -- hiring help, borrowing money, selling a vehicle, and much more.
Find & Finance Your Dream House
Profile your dream house, figure out what you can pay, shop for mortgage rates -- and more!
Credit Repair Kit
Fix your credit and update your credit report with this all-in-one kit.
Investing for Retirement
A plain-English eGuide covering how to safely and successfully invest for retirement without obsessing about it.
Quicken WillMaker Plus 2012
Complete estate planning software. Includes Will, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, and other essential documents. Windows Only.
Notice to Cancel Certain Contracts
You can cancel many consumer contracts within three days -- use this form to do so!
Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments With Interest)
Use this form when lending money that will be repaid over time and with interest.
Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments With Balloon Payment)
Use this form when lending money that will be repaid with small installment payments, followed by a final large payout.
Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Installment Payments Without Interest)
Use this form when lending money that will be repaid over time without interest.
Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Lump-Sum Payment With Interest)
Use this form when lending money that will be repaid, with interest, at a particular time.
Promissory Note for Personal Loan (Lump-Sum Payment Without Interest)
Use this form when lending money that will be repaid at a particular time without interest.
Demand for Overdue Payment on Promissory Note
Use this form if you need to start the formal process of recouping money you lent to someone who isn't making good on payments.
Demand to Make Good on Bad Check
If you were stuck with a bad check, use this form to demand payment.
Family Financial Statement
These easy-to-use worksheets will help you figure out exactly how much house you can afford.
Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
This easy-to-use form lets you transfer ownership of a car, truck or other motorized vehicle to a buyer.
Boat Bill of Sale
The form you need to transfer legal ownership of a boat to another person.
General Bill of Sale
If you're selling personal property, use this form to provide proof of purchase to the buyer.
Personal Property Rental Agreement
Use this form if you're borrowing equipment from, or renting or lending equipment to, a friend or neighbor.
Personal Property Rental Agreement
Use this form if you're borrowing equipment from, or renting or lending equipment to, a friend or neighbor.
Notice of Termination of Personal Property Rental Agreement
If you lent out property and want it back (or borrowed property and wish to return it), use this easy-to-use form to make it official.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
If you need to know your net worth, use this step-by-step form to figure it out!
Assignment of Rights
This easy-to-use form lets you transfer money or property owed to you to another person.
Notice to Terminate Joint Account
If you need to close an account that you share with someone else, this is the form for you.
Notice to Stop Payment of Check
Need to stop a check from being cashed? This easy-to-use form will do the job for you.
Dispute Credit Card Charge
The form and information you need to dispute a credit charge.
Agreement for a Joint Purchase
Use this form when purchasing big-ticket items together -- it will protect both of your interests.
Agreement to Share Property
This easy-to-use form makes it clear that items purchased by either person in your relationship are jointly owned.
Bill of Sale for Goods
Transfer ownership of goods to your buyer, easily and legally.
Letter to Request Credit File
Request a copy of your credit file to see what lenders and landlords see in your report.
Letter to Request Addition of Account Histories
Keep your credit report accurate and complete with a request to add information.
Letter to Request Addition of Information Showing Stability
Give creditors an accurate financial picture and prevent errors on your credit report.
Letter to Request Reinvestigation
Request a closer look at errors in your credit report.
Letter to Request Removal of Incorrect Information by Creditor
Clear up errors on your credit report by going straight to the source: the creditor.
Creditor Verification
Keep your credit report accurate with this verification letter.
Release of Promissory Note
End your obligations under a Promissory Note after a debt is paid with this release form.
Affidavit of Lost Stock Certificate
Get your stock certificate replaced in one simple step.
Cosigner Provision
Offer a loan safely by requiring a cosigner.
Daily Expenses
Avoid legal and financial problems by reviewing your spending habits with this worksheet.
Monthly Income
Create a family budget with this form for recording your monthly income.
Monthly Budget
Create a monthly budget for your family and enjoy financial peace of mind.
Mutual Rescission of Contract
Hit rewind and set aside your contract quickly with this legally valid form.
Release of Debt for Less
Settle a debt for less than is owed and cancel a promissory note with this legally enforceable release.