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081 MG Tips for Finding Great Money Resources
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We're gonna look at some of the top money resources to help with financial news, tips and education. That's right. I said we. As today, I am proud to introduce you to the new and permanent host of the Money Girl podcast, Laura Adams. You know, Laura, one of the toughest things is to find solid information that you can trust, especially in the area of money and finance. For sure, there is no shortage of available opinion these days and the web has made access easy for everyone. Sometimes too easy. In fact, when you do a web search these days, millions of results are presented and it's a bit daunting. All I need are a few resources, a few core places to look. So how do I choose? I mean, it's like trying to take a sip of water from an open fire hydrant. I know exactly what you mean, Andrew. Sometimes finding accurate and helpful information can be confusing and really frustrating. But don't worry. We're going to recommend some great resources on finance, money and investing. I thought we could start off with some of our favorite sources. You know, our first go-to places for, say, general financial news. Perfect. Ladies first. Sure. Well, I'm a big fan of the digital version of the Wall Street Journal, found at online.wsj.com. This is a free edition that provides global news from a financial and business perspective. And because I love to listen and learn on the go, I'm a serious podcast addict. I enjoy business weeks behind the cover. I'll review the week's cover story with the author and reveal extra analysis and insights that can be very interesting. Andrew, how about you? Well, here are three of my favorites. Briefing.com has uniquely designed services for individual investors and professional traders that are seeking live analysis and important news events of the day with insight on what they mean for the markets and individual securities. And then there's my favorite, MSN Money Central or MSN Money. It's really the premier site for all things financial, research, charting, reports, analyst information, screening, and so much more. And then there's, of course, Bloomberg.com. It's really all about the information, accessing it and reporting it, analyzing it and distributing it, probably faster and more accurately than any other organization. How about some general money tips? Well, besides this podcast, I recommend Money Magazine due to the variety of topics covered. You'll find solid information about personal finance, investing, taxes, retirement savings, paying for education, real estate, and more. I received the print copy, but the online version is free at cnn.money.com. And another great resource is available in print or for free at smartmoney.com. Smart Money gives advice about investing, the markets, the economy, as well as the latest consumer news, personal finance, and more. eBay Motors is here for the ride. 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Originally, they had set out to build the best investing dictionary on the web. Over time, they focus on the site expanded into building educational content and tools to help empower the individual investor. Today the site attracts millions of visitors per month, hungry to improve their financial understanding. The financial encyclopedia dictionary and university all in one is online and it's all free. So Laura, how about information on taxes? Well, since US tax law is updated frequently, I like to go right to the source at irs.gov. This is the internal revenue service website, which is surprisingly easy to navigate and has decent search capability. There's also an official US government site at usa.gov, which is a web portal for all kinds of information and services. Andrew, what do you recommend for finding information on the subject of economics? Well, there's several ones that I really like that have great economic and earnings reports and information, but I really recommend dismal.com to great resource for all economic data. The site is part of economy.com and was founded by the well-known and respected economist Marcus Andy. There is a good amount of information that is free, but if you want the good stuff, you may need to open the wallet a bit. You know, I always find a good amount of information in investors business daily in the offline and online versions. So what old fashioned newspapers do you like? As far as old fashioned newspapers, I'm also a fan of investors business daily. And of course, barons and the Wall Street Journal are excellent. Andrew, I can't thank you enough for doing such a great job as the money girl guest host. You really didn't have to wear a skirt while you recorded the show, but everyone from the QD network really appreciates the extra effort. Well, thanks so much. I've really enjoyed filling in for the money girl, and I know that all of the shows dedicated listeners are in really good hands with you. And don't forget, folks, to come on over and add the Discipline Investor podcast to your weekly listens and my book, The Discipline Investor, Essential Strategies for Success to your library. Cha-ching? Wait, wait. No. How about Laura, you do it this time? Are you sure? Absolutely. Okay. But first, I need to make some final recommendations. Be sure to check out Andrew's very informative podcast at thedisciplinedinvestor.com or in iTunes. And you'll find transcripts for this show, all my contact information, and other great podcasts at quickanddirtytips.com. And as always, everyone's situation is different, so be sure to consult an advisor before making any important financial decisions. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized professional advice. Here it goes. Cha-ching? 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