Resources

 

Colleges & Financial Aid

College Board Online-The College Board Library
Student and parent information. College planning news, tools and resources.
Savingforcollege.com
The internet guide to funding college and Section 529 college savings plans.

Government Agencies

Social Security Administration
News and how-to information on tax withholding, obtaining a replacement card or Statement of Earnings and Benefits, etc.
Internal Revenue Service
Tax forms, publications and information.

Market News

CNBC
Market commentary plus the latest business headlines from CNBC / MSNBC / Wall Street Journal.
CNNMoney.com
Business, financial, and personal finance news from CNN, Fortune, and Money Magazine.
MoneyCentral
Investor quotes, charts, news and a variety of financial planning information.
SmartMoney
The Wall Street Journals online magazine of personal business. Information on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, the markets and more.
Yahoo Finance
Financial news and commentary on U.S. and world markets, plus investment, loan and insurance centers.
Seeking Alpha
Stock market news & financial analysis, including free earnings call transcripts, investment ideas and ETF & stock research written by finance experts.
Bloomberg
Website for business and financial market news. It delivers world economic news, stock futures, stock quotes, & personal finance advice.
Forbes
Forbes is a business news and financial information website

Market Tools

FinViz
Stock screener for investors and traders, financial visualizations
IndexUniverse
Provides news, columns, research, and features about the field of index-based investing and trading.
Morningstar Online
Primary provider of mutual fund research. Market reports and investor information. Your first second opinion.
Mutual Fund Investors Center
Educational center with planning tools and mutual fund tracking features.

Research

Bankrate.com
Free rate information to consumers on more than 300 financial products, including mortgages, credit cards, new and used automobile loans, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees.
myFICO
Education on the FICO credit score and informative credit-information products that help people understand actions they can take to achieve and protect their overall financial health
Quicken
Investment, mortgage, insurance, tax, banking and retirement information, plus online quotes.

Consumer Protection

Financial Literacy for Kids!
Questions You Should Ask About Your Investments (SEC)
Beginners’ Guide to Mutual Funds (SEC)
Social Security Retirement Estimator Calculator
How To Avoid Becoming A Victim (NASAA)
MyMoney.gov
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government’s website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are buying a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you maximize your financial decisions

 

 

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