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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 orgovernment 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.
Retirement Calculator
Use this calculator to plan your investment strategies for retirement.
Savings Calculator from FINRA
Use this calculator to see how a consistent approach to investing can make your money grow.
Universal Currency Converter
Easily convert from one currency to another using this site. Also includes foreign exchange rates. |
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Library subscriptions. Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library cardholders.
Morningstar.com 
This database offers in-depth analysis of mutual funds, and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Here is a quick overview about this database.
NetAdvantage 
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 
Use Value Line for individual stock recommendations. |
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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.
Historical Stock Quotes - Yahoo Finance
Check historical stock quotes for all publicly traded companies dating from 1962 to today.
InvestorGuide
A personal finance resource which includes an annotated directory of links to over 7,000 investing sites.
InvestorLinks
A financial resource website offering links and descriptions to over 12,000 financial websites.
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. |
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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.
Las guías de información también son proveídas en español abajo.
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 Preparing to Invest | en Espánol |
| Key Investment Concepts | en Espánol |
| Bank Products | en Espánol |
| U.S. Treasury Securities | en Espánol |
| Common Types of Investments | en Espánol |
| Retirement Savings Vehicles | en Espánol |
| Choosing the Right Investments | en Espánol |
| Managing Investment Risk | en Espánol |
| Evaluating Performance | en Espánol |
| Investment Professionals | en Espánol |
| Safeguarding Your Investments | en Espánol |
| Worksheet - Goal Setting and Financial Planning | en Espánol |
| Worksheet - Investment Risk | en Espánol |
| Worksheet - Net Worth | en Espánol |
| Worksheet - Retirement Savings Plan Tables | en Espánol |
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Dinero e inversión 101 |
Evaluar el rendimiento
Manejar el riesgo de inversión
Hoja de ejercicios: Riesgos de inversión
Títulos de valores del tesoro de los EE.UU.
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. |
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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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