Top finance web sites
By Terreece Clarke
Here at "Making Cents" we love a good list. We do them often because it is a great way to deliver information in a concise way. People learn more that way! So, in the interest of giving our readers more, we've listed our top money Web sites (in no particular order).
1. Young Money.Com
Written specifically for young adults, Young Money gives students a wide variety of article topics, including, "Making Money with Online Surveys," "Six Ways to Make Fast Cash for the Holidays," and "Three Money Lessons that Will Make You Rich." In addition, they have a great blog and tons of useful online calculators. A budget calculator, savings calculator, millionaire calculator, compound interest calculator…the list is extensive and worth checking out.
2. Smart Money.Com
If you want an in-depth understanding of how to make money work for you and the best ways to keep your money, as well as the latest in financial news, Smart Money.Com is a great place to visit. Don't be intimidated by the home page. It's busy with a lot of information, charts and whatnot. Their personal finance section is extensive, covering everything from autos, insurance, college and travel, to their very own SmartMoney University. The SmartMoney University is phenomenal. Its main focus is investing, and it carefully breaks down the investment process into easy to understand bites.
3. Bankrate.Com
Another comprehensive site, Bankrate.Com offers up financial news, advice and the all important (and useful) financial calculators. Divided up into easy-to-use, tabbed topics, Bankrate is one of the most visually appealing sites. There is a special section for College Finance with finance experts blogging about the latest and most helpful ways to save and make money in college.
4. Suze Orman.Com
Famed author of "Young, Fabulous and Broke" and Oprah's resident finance expert, Suze's Web site is all about Suze. Not a bad thing, considering she's one of the top finance gurus in America. If you can get past the product placement for her books, videos and television shows, the resources section has concise info on popular topics, as well as directions for consumers on where to go for additional help.
5. Dave Ramsey.Com
Another top finance guru, Dave's site is a little more extensive than Suze's. Oh, Dave still wants you to buy his products, but there are lots of freebies and helpful information, as well. Budgeting forms, recommended reading section, financial reality check, an area with information on how you can report an abusive bill collector, and Dave's famous 7 Baby Steps to Financial freedom are all free for use.
These are just a few of the millions of sites available to help students get control of and power over their finances. Smart money management is an important education for students. So in between Twittering and updating your blog, visit these sites. Students should also push themselves to look beyond the personal finance sections and read more about investments and current financial news.
Originally Published: Issue 661 - July 30, 2008
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