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Money & Investing 101
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New Books on Money & Investing

 
Internet Links

529 College Savings Plan Expense Analyzer
Use this analyzer to calculate the costs for one or two 529 college savings plans.

Accrued Interest Rate Calculator for Bonds
Use this site to determine accrued interest for U.S. corporate and municipal or
government bonds.

FDIC Money Smart Curriculum
The Money Smart Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) is a series of 10 modules of the Money Smart curriculum that will teach basic personal finance information from your computer. The MoneySmart CBI allows people to study independently at their own pace. Each module generally takes between 20-30 minutes to complete. Students receive ongoing feedback and, upon successful completion of each module, will receive a personalized certificate of completion.

MyMoney.gov
Learn how to better save, invest and manage your money.

Savings Calculator from FINRA
Use this calculator to see how a consistent approach to investing can make your money grow.

Library Databases
Library subscriptions. Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library cardholders.

Morningstar.com
 MPL Special Link
This database offers in-depth analysis of mutual funds, and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Here is a quick overview about this database.

NetAdvantage  MPL Special Link
Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage provides Industry Surveys, Stock Reports, Mutual Fund Reports,\Bond Reports, Corporation Records, The Outlook, and the Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives.

Value Line  MPL Special Link
Use Value Line for individual stock recommendations.
Top Investment Websites

Investor Tools

Bankrate.com
News, tips and advice to compare mortgage rates, home equity loans, CDs, car loans, credit cards and money market accounts.

BrokerCheck
FINRA BrokerCheck is a free online tool to help investors research the professional background of a current or former FINRA-registered securities firm or broker.

CardRatings.com

The U.S. Citizens for Fair Credit Card Terms, Inc. (CFCCT) is a for-profit organization devoted to educating consumers about credit cards. Includes thousands of consumer review on credit cards.


Mint.com
Mint.com is a safe and secure, easy tool for online personal financial management.

TreasuryDirect
Buy and redeem securities directly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Wisconsin Saves
Wisconsin Saves is a statewide initiative designed to promote financial awareness and encourage financial action among people of all economic levels.

Money & Investing 101

These basic information guides (FINRA) are made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart Investing @ your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association.

Information guides are also provided in spanish below
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Las guías de información también son proveídas en español abajo.

Dollar SymbolManaging Your Credit
Dollar SymbolPreparing to Invest | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolKey Investment Concepts | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolBank Products | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolU.S. Treasury Securities | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolCommon Types of Investments | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolRetirement Savings Vehicles | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolChoosing the Right Investments | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolManaging Investment Risk | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolEvaluating Performance | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolInvestor Alerts
Dollar SymbolInvestment Choices
Dollar SymbolChoosing an Advisor
Dollar SymbolInvestment Professionals | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolSafeguarding Your Investments | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolDay Trading Information
Dollar SymbolHelp for Home Buyers
Dollar SymbolRetirement
Dollar SymbolRetirement Savings Plans Tables
Dollar SymbolWorksheet - Goal Setting & Financial Planning | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolWorksheet - Investment Risk | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolWorksheet - Net Worth | en Espánol
Dollar SymbolWorksheet - Retirement Savings Plan Tables | en Espánol
 

Money Smart Week Resource Guide (PDF)
Your Year-Round Guide to Financial Resources in the Greater Milwaukee Area.

More online brochures on loans, credit, and more are available in English and Spanish from Appleseed, a non-profit network of 16 public interest justice centers in the U.S. and Mexico.


This program is made possible by a grant from the
FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart Investing @ your library®,
a partnership with the American Library Association.

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