| Consumer
Gateway
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Government Web Site
Advertising:--No |
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This site is a gateway for consumers to access consumer information
from all federal agencies on an extensive list of topics--not just
money. There is a special section just for kids.
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| ThinkQuest
Junior
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Nonprofit Web Site
Advertising:--No |
| This site deals with
incorporating and improving math and thinking skills with a multitude of
everyday problems. |
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| Learn2.com
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Commercial Web Site
Advertising:--Yes |
| This site is an online
resource for the do-it-yourselfer. It has a section on
business and money. This site will even tell you how to
stop raccoons! |
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| Consumer
Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Government Web Site
Advertising:--No |
| This site contains a wide
variety of topics of interest to consumers, such as cars,
children, food, money, health, education, small business,
etc. A sub-site of this site--the Consumer
Information Handbook--is of special note. This online
handbook contains consumer tips and advice, as well as a
resource directory of contacts. |
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| National
Endowment for Financial Education |
Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Nonprofit Web Site
Advertising:--No |
| This site primarily provides information about NEFE's educational
programs and courses; however, the site also includes educational
articles on estate planning, insurance, retirement, investments, taxes
and general personal finance. |
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| Quicken
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Commercial Web Site
Advertising:--Yes |
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This site has lots of information to help individuals
improve/increase financial management. It also has interactive
tools for helping with debt reduction, retirement planning, etc.
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| The
Wall Street Journal
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Commercial Web Site
Advertising:--Yes |
| You can sign up for a free
two week trial subscription to the online edition of the Wall
Street Journal called the Interactive Journal.
After the trial period there is cost. With a subscription
you also get Barron's Online. The reviewer did not
sign up for the two week trial subscription. |
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| Healthfinder
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Government Web Site
Advertising:--No |
| This web site is an online
resource for information on various aspects of one's health. |
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| The
National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC)
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Date reviewed: Summer 1999
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Nonprofit Web Site
Advertising:--No |
| This site provides
information on locating NFCC offices, obtaining credit reports,
bankruptcy information, frequently asked questions, etc.
It includes a financial status quiz and information on
educational programs offered. |
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