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| 4.7 | The Financial Planning Association (FPA) | |
| The FPA is an international professional membership
association dedicated to two guiding principles--one, everyone needs objective advice to make
smart financial decisions and two, the financial planning process is the foundation for smart
decision-making. FPA members include financial advisers from estate planners
and investment management professionals to charitable giving specialists and more.
There are some great consumer tools and resources to check out. www.fpanet.org |
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| 4.7 | Morningstar | |
| Chicago-based Morningstar is the leading
provider of mutual fund, stock, and variable-insurance investment information. An
independent company, Morningstar does not own, operate, or hold any interest in mutual
funds, stocks, or insurance products. This is a great site to review potential
investments. You can get a lot of FREE information before investing. For more detailed reports, Morningstar Premium Memberships are available. www.morningstar.com |
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| 4.6 | National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) | |
| NAIC is a great a resource for investment
products, professional services, and special programs for all investors whether you are a
first timer or an old pro. You can join the NAIC for $39 a year which will bring you many
extra benefits. The NAIC also offers articles on particular companies. www.better-investing.org |
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| 4.5 | Social Security On-Line | |
| Request an estimate of your future social
security benefits, apply for a new or replacement card, or get information on benefits
programs. You can also check the latest cost-of-living adjustment for benefits and the
current limit on how much income is subject to the full social security tax. www.ssa.gov |
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| 4.2 | Invest-O-Rama | |
| Invest-O-Rama is the leading Internet directory
for investors. This easy to navigate site offers a directory of investing sites on
the web with more than 11,198 links divided into 127 categories. The site also
has a collection of featured articles on current investment issues and an extensive
glossary of investment terms. www.investorama.com |
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| 4.1 | FINAID, The Financial Aid Information Page | |
| A powerhouse site for seekers of money for
college. Estimate how much aid you'll qualify for with an online form, connect with
college financial-aid offices, link to hundreds of sites--including a data base of more
than 180,000 scholarships and lists of student-aid lenders. www.finaid.org |
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