Recommended Websites
The Best of the Free Net
These are Jim Pasztor's favorite financial websites:
CFP Board of Standards - The consumer section of this site is worth a look, and you can order a Financial Planning Resource Kit from the CFP Board. Here are useful links for information from the CFP Board.
Morningstar - Plenty of information can be found on this site for both mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs). www.morningstar.com
NAPFA, National Association of Private Fee-Only Advisors - Website of the premier fee-only financial planning organization. Offers timely articles on financial planning topics, as well as advice on how to choose a financial planner. www.NAPFA.org/consumer/index.asp
FPA, Financial Planning Association - The Financial Planning Association providing information and numerous resources dealing with various areas of financial planning. www.fpaforfinancialplanning.org
Bloomberg - Bloomberg provides state-of-the-art news and information to financial professionals. This free site is not as comprehensive as the professional news service, but it still provides plenty of useful information on investing. There are many fine columnists who write for Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com
The Bond Market Association - This site is great for just about anything you would ever want to know or learn about bonds. www.investinginbonds.com
Mutual Fund Education Alliance - This informative site is well worth a look if you want to learn more about investing in mutual funds. www.mfea.com
Estate Planning - Nolo was started to provide "Law For All." There is plenty of useful information on wills, trusts, and other estate planning basics. www.nolo.com
Bankrates - This site has a broad menu and great resources for various current interest rates, such as: auto, home, credit cards, insurance rates, CD's, etc. www.bankrate.com
Three government sites -
For serious financial planning professionals a subscription to "Inside Information" written by Bob Veres is a must. Visit his website at www.bobveres.com