How Stuff Works

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

Insurance on Yahoo! 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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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