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Financial Planning


Articles and Archives 1979-present — Journal of Financial Planning Opens in new window
    How To Use:
    1. Use the topic list and note the article's issue.
    2. Select the Past Issues link on the left, click on the + sign next to the year, and open the issue online to read the article.

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards Opens in new window
  • Learn about financial planning, find or complain about a financial planner, get CFP career info, etc.

Investor Tools, Advice, Webcasts, etc. — CFA Institute Opens in new window
 

National Financial Planning Support Center Opens in new window
  • The Financial Planning Association's pro bono services along with articles, brochures, and other financial planning info



Find a Financial Professional


Find a Certified Financial Planner by Name, Location, or Specialty Opens in new window
 

Find a Certified Financial Planner by Name, ZIP Code, etc. Opens in new window
 

Find a Planner — National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Opens in new window
  • Find a "Fee-Only Comprehensive Financial Advisor near you."



Financial Calculators


Bank Rate Calculators Opens in new window
  • "Calculators for mortgages, savings, small business, credit cards and auto loans" help determine your housing affordability, credit card balance duration, etc.

Earned Income — Paycheck City Opens in new window
  • Free Calculators compute paychecks under a variety of circumstances.
  • Free registration is required for Advanced calculators.
  • Form W-4 Assistant, 401(k) calculator, stock option calculators, etc.



Scams and Frauds


Quatloos! Cyber-Museum of Scams and Frauds Opens in new window
  • Certain types of financial frauds, how they work, and how you can manage your risk
  • Clearinghouse of information on the latest financial and tax scams

Tips on Scams — Better Business Bureau Opens in new window
  • Travel fraud, bankruptcy scams, phishing, voice mail hackers, phone scams, fake checks, bogus job listings, prize winning, Nigerian letters, living trusts, etc.


This page last updated September 06, 2009 by Web Team

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