Web Resources
BUSINESS and MARKET NEWS
- Bloomberg.com Market data, news, analysis, and commentary plus live streamed radio and television links.
- Businessweek Online Business News
- Yahoo Finance Financial news and commentary on U.S. and world markets, plus investment, loan, and insurance centers.
COLLEGE PLANNING & FINANCIAL AID
- College Board Online-The College Board Library Student and parent information; college planning news, tools and resources.
- SavingforCollege.com Independent and objective information on different ways to save and pay for college; plenty of interactive tools.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
- Internal Revenue Service Tax information, directions, tools, downloadable forms, and more.
- Securities and Exchange Commission Federal agency that regulates and supervises securities markets; a wealth of free information and tutorials on money, finance, investing, regulations, corporate operations, and more
- Social Security Administration News and how-to information on tax withholding, obtaining a replacement card or Statement of Earnings and Benefits, etc.
OTHER AGENCIES and ORGANIZATIONS
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners National organization of state insurance regulators; visit its Consumer Information Source.
- North American Securities Administration Association Investor protection specialists; lots of good reading on everything from investor rights to scams to avoid and what to do if you have a problem.
PERSONAL FINANCE
- Choose to Save Financial Calculators and other helpful resources
- Kiplinger Personal Finance Timely personal finance advice and business forecasts; includes news, rates, calculators, quotes, columns, and advice on finance and business.
PROFESSIONAL ORIGANIZATIONS
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards Information about Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) licensees and the financial- planning profession, including what it takes to become a CFP® and tips on how to select a financial advisor.
- The Garrett Planning Network An international network of independent financial advisors and planners offering hourly, as-needed financial planning and advice to anyone regardless of income.
SENIOR RESOURCES
- AARP Targets those 50 or older planning for or already retired; all kinds of useful information.
- Medicare Learn about eligibility and benefits, billing, compare health-care options, download Medicare forms, and locate participating providers by geographic area.
- Social Security Administration Access to a wealth of information related to Social Security; obtain general planning information; apply for benefits and even file online.
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