How Stuff Works
Experts and How-To, Finance, Geography, Personal Finance
How Stuff Works
Have you ever wondered how a car engine works? This site answers questions about the way all kinds of things work– from refrigerators to computers to the human body.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Geography; Health & Medical Sciences; Science & Technology; Reference–Experts & How-To; Entertainment & Leisure; Computers & Internet; Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Our World–History & People–Inventions And Inventors; Math And Science; Reference–Homework Help–Science; Technology; Money And Work; Health And Sexuality; School And Homework Help–Homework Help
Gay Financial Network
Finance, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Gender and Sexuality, Personal Finance
Gay Financial Network
Gay Financial Network caters to the American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community’s financial and professional needs. Beyond market information, it offers a professional directory and original articles targeted to the gay community.
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance; Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Yahoo! Finance
Finance, Personal Finance
Yahoo! Finance
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance
Insurance on Yahoo! Personal Finance
Finance, Personal Finance
Insurance on Yahoo! Personal Finance
Includes a wide range of resources and tools for choosing and managing auto, home, life, and health insurance.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Health Care Issues–Medical Insurance; Business & Economics–Finance–Insurance
TheStreet.com
Finance, Investments, Personal Finance
TheStreet.com
Provides current information on financial markets, business news, economic trends, financial planning, and consumer investments.
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Business & Economics–Finance–Investments
Wolfram|Alpha
Biographies, Book Lists and Awards, Calculation and Conversion Tools, Calendars, Census Data and Demographics, Chemical Sciences (Chemistry), Dictionaries, Engineering, Finance, Genealogy, Geography, Language and Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Movies, Music, Personal Finance, Physics, Quotations, Time and Weather
Wolfram|Alpha
Wolfram Alpha quickly locates facts, graphs, definitions, tables, numbers, formulas, and other data. Use the “Examples” page to browse and see all the different topics covered.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Book Lists & Awards; Health & Medical Sciences; Reference–Geography; Reference–Genealogy; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics; Science & Technology–Chemical Sciences (Chemistry); Computers & Internet; Science & Technology–Life Sciences; Science & Technology–Astronomy; Reference–Dictionaries; Arts & Humanities–Literature; Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Time & Weather; Reference–Biographies; Science & Technology–Engineering; Business & Economics–Finance; Science & Technology–Physics; Science & Technology–Mathematics; Regional & Country Information; Entertainment & Leisure–Music; Reference–Quotations; Reference–Thesauruses Or Thesauri; Reference–Calendars; Reference–Census Data & Demographics; Reference–Calculation & Conversion Tools; Entertainment & Leisure–Movies; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Math; Clubs And Organizations; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Biographies; Money And Work–Personal Finance–Saving And Investment; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Music; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help—-English And Literature; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Sports; School And Homework Help–Homework Help—-Reference; School And Homework Help–College; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
Brills Mutual Funds Interactive
Finance, Personal Finance
Brills Mutual Funds Interactive
Created exclusively for beginning investors. Read articles about changing jobs without losing your 401k, planning for college, and even how to agree with your spouse on investing.
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Investments
Bondtalk
Finance, Personal Finance
Bondtalk
Information on bonds and on the bond market. Includes information for both the beginning bond buyer and the expert investor.
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Investments
arXiv
Finance, Personal Finance, Science and Technology
arXiv
“arXiv is an e-print service in the fields of physics, mathematics, non-linear science, computer science, and quantitative biology. The contents of arXiv conform to Cornell University academic standards. arXiv is owned, operated and funded by Cornell University, a private not-for-profit educational institution. arXiv is also partially funded by the …
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance; Science & Technology–Physics; Computers & Internet–Computer Science; Science & Technology–Mathematics
Curka Online Financial Community
Finance, Personal Finance
Curka Online Financial Community
This website is a message board for those with an interest in personal finance and investments. Read the posts on a variety of topics, such at hot stocks, job hunting, and marketing, or create a membership to post your own information.
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
Finance, Investments, Personal Finance
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
Formerly the National Association of Life Underwriters, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is a national nonprofit organization representing the interests of more than 70,000 insurance and financial advisors nationwide. NAIFA is the nation’s largest financial services membership association. Its mission is to advoc …
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Insurance; Business & Economics–Finance–Investments
Senate Committtee on Finance
Classics, Finance, Government, Personal Finance, Philosophy, US Federal Government
Senate Committtee on Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing proposed legislation including the following subjects: the bonded debt of the United States, customs, ports of entry, the deposit of public moneys, health programs under the Social Security Act, social security, revenue measures, tariffs and import quotas, and the transportation of dutiable goods.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Business & Economics–Finance
House Committee on Financial Services
Economics, Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
House Committee on Financial Services
The House Committee on Financial Services is responsible for addressing legislation covering banks, banking, economic stabilization, insurance, international finance, money, credit, private and public housing, securities and exchanges, and urban development.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics–Economics
The Vanguard Group
Finance, Personal Finance
The Vanguard Group
The Vanguard Group has an informative investory
education center containing The University, a collection of mini-courses to learn about mutual fund investing and retirement investing; a series of online brochures about investing, taxes, living trusts, international investing, IRAs and retirem …
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Business & Economics–Finance–Investments
USA Today – Money – Calculators
Calculation and Conversion Tools, Finance, Personal Finance
USA Today – Money – Calculators
Offers a host of financial calculators found under the following topics: Mortages, Autos, Credit, Retirement, and Savings. Answers questions like how much you can borrow, what your loan payments will be, how depreciation will effect the value of your car, should you convert your IRA to a Roth IRA, how much it will take to save for a car or home, a …
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Reference–Calculation & Conversion Tools
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Commerce and Trade, Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) web site covers all aspects of currency and postage stamps. This web site is designed to be an easy to use resource for information on security documents.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics–Commerce & Trade
CNNMoney.com
Finance, Personal Finance
CNNMoney.com
A service of the Cable News Network, Fortune and Money magazines, this site provides world business news, articles about personal finance and retirement, delivers stock quotes and other financial news.
Subject: Business & Economics–International Business; Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics
Reader’s Digest UK
Finance, Personal Finance
Reader’s Digest UK
“MoneyWise personal finance, humor, music and books.”
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Online Texts–Contemporary Fiction; Arts & Humanities–Culture–General Interest
Sound Money
Finance, Investments, Personal Finance
Sound Money
Website for the personal finance- and investment-related public radio program, hosted by Chris Farrell. You’ll find tips and features, highlights from the current program, and an archive of past shows (in RealAudio format). Searchable.
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Business & Economics–Finance–Investments
Math in Daily Life: How Do Numbers Affect Everyday Decisions?
Finance, Personal Finance
Math in Daily Life: How Do Numbers Affect Everyday Decisions?
“Join us as we explore how math can help us in our daily lives. In this exhibit, you’ll look at the language of numbers through common situations, such as playing games or cooking.” It discusses the use of math in topics such as casinos, buying vs. leasing a new car, credit cards, cooking, and home decorating. Games and other related resources ar …
Subject: Business & Economics–Finance–Personal Finance; Science & Technology–Mathematics
