Useful Financial Tools
About Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are a great way to invest in a variety of securities instead of buying individual stocks or bonds.
Adventures in Education
Offers resources to help you plan for and pay for college.
Cash Course
Cash Course provides online financial education courses and a host of financial tools to assist you with your financial planning.
Investor.gov
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website. Investor.gov provides online resources to help consumers make sound investment decisions and avoid fraud.
Student Loan Refinancing Research provided by EducationData.org
Should you refinance? In simplified terms, refinancing means taking out a new loan to pay off an old loan(s). Research reveals when you should (and should not) refinance.
Social Security Retirement Estimator
The Estimator is a very easy-to-use online calculator that helps you see an estimate of what your benefit will be at age 62, at full retirement age, and at age 70.
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
FINRA is dedicated to protecting investors and safeguarding market integrity in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets.
Federal Trade Commission
Resources for preventing, detecting, and reporting identity theft.
LowerMyBills.com
A one-stop destination that enables you to compare rates from over 500 service providers across multiple categories, including home loans, credit cards, auto and health insurance, and long-distance and wireless services.
Morningstar
Morningstar for stocks and mutual funds.
Politico Working Group Report: Future of Prosperity
The Politico Working Group Report discussion focuses on policy ideas to ensure Americans have enough resources to fund their retirement years.
Yahoo Finance
For individuals looking for stock quotes and market news.