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TOPICS: Automotive | Banking | Credit, Debt & Bills | Economy | Education | Home & Real Estate
               Insurance | Investing | Shopping & Deals | Taxes | Travel & Leisure | Retirement



Automotive

Automotive

Bankrate: Autos
Source for auto news, rates and various calculators

MSN Money: Auto Loan Center
Search engine used for an auto loan by loan type and location

Automotive News
In-depth auto coverage

Motor Trend Magazine
The latest articles, product and vehicle releases, pricing information and auto-industry news
Banking

Banking

WalletPop
Banking basics, tools, information and rates

Bankrate: Compare Interest Rates
Find the best interest rates for your checking account

Banking Business Review
News and information on the banking and financial services industry sectors; great source for research

MSN Money: Banking
Online tools and services for banking

Credit, Debt & Bills

Credit, Debt & Bills

ClearPoint Financial Solutions
Credit counseling solutions to improve your credit report and score

LowCards.com
Source to compare credit card offers and information

AnnualCreditReport.com
Free annual credit reports from each of the nationwide consumer credit companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion

Credit.com
Easy-to-understand information about credit related products and services

Interest.com
Information, advice and tools to aid in making decisions about almost every aspect of a consumer’s financial life

Bankrate: Debt Payoff Calculator
Tool for calculating how to accelerate paying off your credit card debt
Economy

Economy

CNBC: Economic News & Calendar
Up-to-date U.S. and world economic news, charts and important dates

National Public Radio: Economy
News on the US and world economy, the World Bank and Federal Reserve

The Economist
Provides country briefings including articles, background profiles, forecasts and statistics and information about economy, politics and history

World Economist
Economist news and analysis on current events


Education

Education

Fast Web
Largest and most complete search engine for various types of scholarships

Sallie Mae
Web site for the nation’s leading provider of student loans

FinAid.org
The most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools

Federal Student Aid
Government-sponsored direct loans

Direct Consolidation Loans
Federal loan consolidating program

Access Group
Non-profit graduate loan specialists
Home & Real Estate

Home & Real Estate

Home Affordability Calculator
Tool to calculate “how much house” you can afford

Bankrate: Mortgage Rate Comparison
See mortgage rates from numerous lenders

NYTimes: Buy vs. Rent Calculator
Calculate and compare the costs between renting and buying a home to see which is better for you

Interest.com: Home Buying Checklist
Step-by-step plan for househunters

Mortgage Tips for First-Time Buyers
Helpful tips for finding the best mortgage for your first home

Insurance

Insurance

Bankrate: Insurance
Compare quotes and rates and find the right coverage

Insure.com
Instant quotes for home, health, life insurance and more

Pillbot.com
Great source for comparing costs of prescription medications

Medline Plus
Health information from the National Library of Medicine

InsWeb
Another source for free rate comparisons for all types of coverage           
Investing

Investing

CNBC Investing Tools
Portfolio watchlist, stock screeners and more resources for your portfolio

Morningstar
Information, tools and resources for investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds

Investing in Bonds
Information about bond investing from the Bond Market Association

FundAlarm
Non-profit site that helps you decide when it's time to sell a mutual fund

MAXfunds
Ratings, tool and research exclusively for mutual fund investors

Shopping & Deals

Shopping and Deals

Wesabe
Compare businesses you frequent with similar businesses and see where you can save, including user tips on everything from free parking to cheap meals

Like.com
Visual search engine helps you find a product without the name just the picture.

FatWallet
Shop online, find deals and get cash back

PriceGrabber
Comparison shopping site for almost every type of product

LowerMyBills
Compare prices and rates to find the cheapest deals on phone, internet, mortgages, insurance and more

Etsy
Buy and sell handmade goods online
Taxes

Taxes

Bankrate: Taxes
News, advice and tips for filing federal and state forms

Internal Revenue Service
You've got to face up to the tax man whether you like it or not -- find out how to streamline the process here

Tax Foundation
Non-profit resource answering frequent taxpayer questions

Small Business Taxes
Federal government tips and articles for small business owners

SmartMoney Tax Advice
Plain english guide to help you file your taxes the right way

Yahoo! Tax Center
How-to guides, calculators, strategies and frequently asked questions about the tax filing process

Travel

Travel & Leisure

Condé Nast Traveller
Guide for vacation ideas, travel guides and trip-planning tools

Budget Travel
Thorough resource for travelers—everything from travel guides, travel tips, and advice on trip planning, city guides and restaurant recommendations

National Geographic Traveler
Source for information on destinations and travels worldwide.

Kayak
Find the best airfares on the web from more than 140 sources

Farecast
Predictions of when fares will rise and drop on domestic and international flights

SeatGuru
Useful information on the best airline seats based on user-submitted reviews and independent research
Retirement

Retirement

Social Security Retirement Estimator
Estimate your retirement benefits using the SSA's calculator

AARP
Premier online source for retirement planning

DividedWeFail
AARP's non-partisan effort to solve the social security and health care crises

401(k) Savings Calculator
Tool to help you calculate your earnings and what you need to put aside

Dinkytown: Retirement Calculators
Various interactive tools and resources for retirement planning, calculating the value of your nest egg and more

CNBC: Life Changes
Special report addressing the worries of baby boomers and a generation's growing unease about its financial future
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