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ECONOMICS AND CONSUMER ED. RESOURCES

Here are websites about accounting, advertising, money, investing, and other aspects of consumer education.  They have been collected from book review journals, print resources, librarian/teacher recommendations, and other resources.

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Contents

• Business
• Money
• Consumer Protection & Identity Theft Protection
• Other

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BUSINESS

• Accounting Resources on the Internet   A very good site to find online resources on accounting.

• Advertising Slogans   Here's an extensive list of advertising slogans from the past. How many do you remember?

• Business A to Z: A Glossary of Business Terms  The Washington Post has a terrific glossary of business related terms.  So if you don't know what a "no-load fund" is, this is the site to look it up.

• Bloomberg Business Week  The website of the weekly magazines, (ICHS has a subscription)

• CEOExpress  Here you can get the latest business and stock market news and research companies, business law, and legislation.

• Industry Research Desk   Provides tools for researching industries, markets, companies and manufacturing processes.

• Who Owns What   The Columbia Journalism Review has created this List of publications and businesses owned by U.S. media conglomerates.

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MONEY

• Big Charts   This is an excellent resource to get information on a stock or company before you invest in it.

• Federal Reserve System  Describes the structure of the Federal Reserve System and its Board of Governor and a whole lot more.

• Funds 101  Provides tips on investing in mutual bonds.

• Hoover's Online  Hoover's has been a valuable resource for investors for years.  Here you can get company information to help you decide if it would be a worthwhile investment.

• Investor Guide University  Provides guides about stocks, IRA plans, managing a portfolio and more.

• It All Adds Up   Learn about credit management, how to buy a car, paying for college, budgeting, and saving and investing with these interactive simulations and games.

• The Mint  An excellent source to learn about investing, saving, and budgeting. Written especially for middle and high school students.

• Money Talks  Provides a variety of guides and videos about spending money, credit, saving money, earning money, and more.

• The Motley Fool  An excellent guide for investing, personal finance, retirement planning, and more.

• NASDAQ Stock Market  This is the website for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ).

• New York Stock Exchange  This is the website to the largest equities market in the world.

• Truth about Credit   Here you can get information about  credit card traps, getting your credit report, and much more.

• Wall Street Journal   The official website of the daily newspaper focusing on financial and investing news.

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CONSUMER PROTECTION & IDENTITY CRIME PREVENTION

• Better Business Bureau   Here you can check up on a company or charity to make sure it is in good standing before you use their services or donate money to it.

• Consumer Action Website  This is a valuable resource for consumers including sample complaint letters, buying tips, credit card information, tips on protecting your identity and more.

• Consumer Search  Not only can you find product reviews, but you can find reviews of product reviewers here! A valuable resource to use for when you are trying to figure out what brand to buy.

• Edmund's Car Buying Guide  Unbiased information about purchasing automobiles including new and used car pricing.

• Epinions.com   Here you can view product reviews from other consumers.

• FCIC: Scams and Frauds   The Federal Citizen Information Center lists alerts of scams, frauds, and consumer abuse here.

• FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection: Consumer Information  From the Federal Trade Commission, this site provides "practical information on a variety of consumer topics." -- from the website.

• Household Products Database   From the National Institutes of Health, here you can find out what's in household products as well as what health effects there may be, and other important information.

• Identity Theft Resource Center   Identity theft has become a big concern.  This site provides information about identity theft, laws, alerts about scams, prevention tips, and more.

• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse   Here you can find valuable information about protecting your identity and your personal information.

• Recalls.gov  Find out what products have been recalled because they are defective, unsafe, or hazardous.

• Teen Consumer Scrapbook  This is an excellent resource about buying goods, saving money, finances, and more.  Developed by the Washington State Attorney General.

• Teen Space   Learn how to protect your personal information, avoid e-mail scams, and deter identity theft.

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OTHER

• American Currency Exhibit  From the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, this site explores the history of our paper money.

• How Everyday Things Are Made   The Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing at Stanford University has created this site where you can find out how everyday things like candy, bottles, and even denim are made.

• How Products Are Made  Learn how a variety of items are made like baseballs, coins, and much more.  There are also inventor biographies here.

• Universal Currency Converter   Find out the currency rates for the top 85 currencies around the world.

• World of Money  The British Museum has an excellent site about money including its history, how it is made, how to save money, and more.

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