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Consumer.gov
Consumer.gov is a federal government website that "is a 'one-stop' link to a broad range of federal information resources available online. It is designed so that you can locate information by category."

Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve System, with twelve regional banks, provides a wealth of consumer and personal finance information.
Federal Trade Commission - For Consumers
The Consumer Information section of this website provides information on what businesses to avoid, scams and ripoffs, and other helpful tips on a variety of consumer topics.

Money 101
This site, presented by CNN, offers easy-to-understand lessons for "gaining control of your financial life." Topics covered include: budgeting, investing, insurance, 401(k)s and taxes.

MoneyWise Publications
Provides detailed publications on a number of topics in several languages. Examples include: Saving to Build Wealth, Building and Keeping Good Credit, and You Can Bank On It: Banking Basics.

The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool offers advice, opinions and a lively discussion forum. It is a valuable site for beginning investors and those wishing to learn more about personal finance topics. Online tutorials are available; some services require free registration.

MyMoney.gov
MyMoney.gov is a federal government website "dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money - how to save it, invest it, and manage it to meet your personal goals."

Rutgers University Libraries - Personal Finance
Rutgers University Libraries maintains this personal finance website that covers information on financial management basics, borrowing, investing, giving and living.

SmartAboutMoney
This site, from the National Endowment for Financial Education, includes a resource library with information on financial planning, credit & debt, saving, investing and retirement. They also offer a list of 10 steps consumers can take to start getting smarter about money.

Yahoo! Finance
This site for investing and personal finance provides U.S. and International stock quotes, as well as historical quotes and other market information. Additional topics include financial news, industry news, annual reports, mutual funds, loans, insurance and taxes.

 

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