Smart stops on the web.MUTUAL FUND SITES A Great Site to Start www.findafund.com If you want to dive into mutual funds but are unfamiliar with how they work, this site is a good springboard. It features a frequently asked questions section and guidelines on how to use mutual fund data, as well as a glossary of terms. The Weekly Category Spotlight section ranks funds according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. their characteristics, performance and level of risk. Invest in a Visit Here my.zacks.com [No www designation required.] This site's target user is the individual investor. It offers a personal portfolio tracker and financial and investment news sections, as well as brokerage analysts' top investment picks. The My Portfolio and Research Tools sections allow users to keep their investments well organized. Investment News Online www.stockmaster.com In addition to providing research tools, breaking news and investment strategies, this site also offers a detailed list of stocks in four categories--top stocks, most active, big gainers and big losers. Also available are discussion threads See threaded discussion. , financial yellow pages and frequently asked questions. A Center for Mutual Funds www.mfea.com The Mutual Fund Education Alliance sponsors the Mutual Fund Investor's Center site, which includes various investment data, educational resources and a pressroom with timely news and information. A section listing more than 100 key mutual fund definitions is also available, as well as model portfolios on saving for retirement or children's college educations. For the African-American Investor www.cobinvest.com The Coalition of Black Investors (COBI) created this site as "the place where black investors communicate." Site offerings include financial calculators for college savings, debt reduction, mortgages and retirement as well as a beginner's glossary of investment terms. A directory of COBI members is also available. Investing in Women www.womens-equity.com The Women's Equity Mutual Fund offers its online newsletter and a performance chart for its investment portfolio at this site. The group is a proponent One who offers or proposes. A proponent is a person who comes forward with an a item or an idea. A proponent supports an issue or advocates a cause, such as a proponent of a will. PROPONENT, eccl. law. of socially responsible investing Socially responsible investing describes an investment strategy which combines the intentions to maximize both financial return and social good. In general, socially responsible investors favor corporate practices which are environmentally responsible, support workplace diversity, and offers opportunities to invest in public companies that "advance the social and economic status of women in the workplace." The site includes sections on funds' criteria for choosing which companies to invest in and on frequently asked questions. GENERAL INTEREST SITES A Site for The Global Profession www.ifac.org The International Federation of Accountants' site offers information for and about the global accounting and auditing community and provides news releases, standards, guidance and forums for accountants worldwide to share information. There are also offerings on international assurance services Assurance services have been defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as 'Independent Professional Services that improve information quality or its context'. , financial reporting and auditing. 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NSA - the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign ) site offers a search engine to help users find qualified professional accountants, tax preparers and financial planners Financial Planner A qualified investment professional who assists individuals and corporations meet their long-term financial objectives by analyzing the client's status and setting a program to achieve these goals. who are NSA members in their area. Tax research tools and financial calculators are available in five categories--home financing, investment, leasing, personal financing and retirement. The site also includes affiliated state organizations and profiles of members' companies. Tech Help Wanted "Help wanted" is a request commonly made by an employer in search of an employee. It may also refer to:
Free registration allows information technology personnel to post resumes online and search the job center. The site breaks down searches by skills, location and region. Also included are technology and market news sections, links to human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. publications and Web sites and a page called Tek Experts--a discussion forum for technical subjects. A Site for Women www.womensnet.net This site bills itself as "the first full service ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. and Internet portal for today's woman." The Amber Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, whose aim is to further the success of online businesses for women, offers news and guidance on how to make an online venture a success. There are links to free online "goodies good·y 1 Informal interj. Used to express delight. n. also good·ie pl. good·ies Something attractive or delectable, especially something sweet to eat. ," as well as to government agencies, translators and media lists. |
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