Morningstar -- An excellent independent provider of mutual fund, stock and variable-
annuity information and research
"Buy and Hold"-- An U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) article reminds investors of the prudence of the "Buy and Hold" strategy after the eye-popping triple-digit returns of some mutual funds in 1999. Includes a Mutual Fund Cost Calculator
The College Board -- A 100-year old organization dedicated to preparing, inspiring and connecting students to college and opportunity (including information regarding Financial Aid)
Pennsylvania Department of Insurance -- Offers useful information on finding competitive Auto and Homeowners premiums by county as well as company profiles for all insurance companies licensed to do business in Pennsylvania
Financial Calculators galore! -- Consumer loans, mortgages, tuition, retirement, new cars, your budget or converting currencies--calculators for these items and one hundred more
ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name -- A Federal Trade Commission publication discusses how ID theft occurs, suggestions for minimizing your risk, *what to do if you are a victim, etc. *Quite helpful! . . . needed to use it myself.
"Living with a Market Decline" -- Understand and put into practice these strategies and the underlying lessons from past market declines and you will not only be a more intelligent investor but a more successful one as well.
Investing-Related Links
Insurance-Related Links
Financial Planning-Related Links
Miscellaneous Links
Lipper Indices -- Calling themselves "The Experts in Fund Evaluation," Lipper provides the investing-public Indices by which mutual funds can be compared with their peers (e.g., Large Cap Growth, Short-term Corporate Bonds, etc.). For longer term comparisons contact Smith Financial.
"Student Guide" -- The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. It tells you about the various grant and loan programs available and how to apply for them.
"Saving for College" - The widely respected "Go-to" website for information on 529 College Savings plans, State Pre-Paid Tuition plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.
