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Children & College Planning - money management for children, etc.
Government - includes IRS and Social Security sites
Fun - I would like to see more, if you know some good ones.
Investment - Charitable Trusts, tutorials, etc.
NEW links - so you can see what has changed
Small Business - business at home, etc.
Computer - security, etc.
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Children & College Planning
Guaranteed Education Tuition Program
"Thousands of Washington families have enrolled their children in the GET Program and will have the flexibility of using GET benefits anywhere in the country. They enjoy greater peace of mind knowing that regardless of changes in the financial markets, the money they have invested is guaranteed." Gary Locke, Governor, State of Washington
Government
Washington Dept of Revenue
Time to do your Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return (B&O tax, Business & Occupation Tax, Sales Tax, or however you think of it). A pain in the (insert word in blank). And you do work at different locations. And now you need the rate for a new location (can't find your form, etc.). Here's Help! Look up your client's address and see the correct rate immediately!!! Wonderful - from the Washington State Department of Revenue.
U.S. Treasury Service
One of the most frequently visited sites in America. The Internal Revenue Service has more than you would ever want to know regarding taxes.
Official US Medicare
"Your Medicare Coverage," "Nursing Home Compare" in your area, "Medicare Personal Plan Finder" which compares health plans in your area, and lots more, in large print.
The Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration web site. This is a great place to request earnings reports or to ask questions about Social Security.
Federation of Tax Administrators
ALSO from left column, center of list - Internet Filing in 32 states.
Fun
Calculator
I like F to Celsius temperature converter. It also has "love," area, fraction, and percent calculators There are links to "price calculators" that did not work for me.
Dilbert's Home Page
Dilbert's Home Page
Roy Davies
Financial Scandals is a site created by Roy Davies that covers some of the "greatest" scandals of all times. The site is divided into 8 sections and is designed for a broad audience, from business executives interested in business ethics issues to financial history enthusiasts.
Free Byte
Links to lots of free software with explanations of why it is free (the payoff for them) including email, jokes, dictionaries, clip art.
Howard Barkhoff
His trip to the Southwest. Beautiful!
Mapquest.com
Mapquest provides maps to and from desired destinations. The service also tells you the distance (in miles) and anticipated travel time. The service is free.
Investment
Personal Budget Planning Saving Money
Why, how to, and associated articles on personally budgeting.
Investing for Your Future
This 11-unit home study course was developed by the Cooperative Extension system for beginning investors with small dollar amount to invest at any one time.
Investopedia.com
Categories of Chalk Talk, Investing Basics, Analyst Insight, Technical Analysis 101, Retirement Corner, etc.
U S Treasury
From the U.S. Treasury, think about buying a Savings Bond and factor in the tax advantages as well as earnings. Also a savings planner to calculate how much to set aside to reach a goal, or vice versa, how much your savings amount will grow in a given time.
NEW link Summer 2008
TaxMamaDaily
TaxMamas TaxQuips Daily Tax Podcasts
Small Business
Accountant's World PR Calculator
Useful for one person office.
Also can be used for projection purposes - If I increase my pay, how much will the taxes be?
Choices: Hourly, Salaried, Net-to-Gross, IRS W-4 Calculator
The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Ten question downloadable test. Get additional questions about payroll, depreciation and merchandise inventory.
Business Owners Idea Cafe
The vibrant color scheme highlights its tag line "A fun approach to serious business." Discussion of what ideas are working for various people.
Work at Home Parents
Free newsletter, free Ebook, etc.
Dummies.com
Categories under Internet, Computing, and General Interest.
Financial Wonder
If your income and expenses are the same this year as last, then you don't need this. If sales are up 4% in the first quarter, what are sales likely to be for the year? If I have a seasonal business, what should the budget be? This is easy to use for even, progressive, seasonal or progression seasonal budgeting, plugging in the numbers you have already. Your results can be saved to your spreadsheet program from the internet site.
Paycheck City
Has a series of choices on the left hand links. "Personal" has Paycheck Calculator, Hourly Paycheck Calculator, Form W-4 Assistant. "Specialized Tools" has a variety including Bonus Pay, Gross Up, 401(k).
Goin' SOHO
promotes working from home, telecommuting and the use of alternative work arrangements to improve worker morale, satisfaction, efficiency and productivity. See Tip of the Week.
Tax Prophet
Button on left leads through Tax Publications to lots of newsletters. Below that, through Interactive Apps, are "Determining Your Residency Status" and "Employee vs Independent Contractor Flow Chart."
Computer
Cerias Purdue
Introduction, Broadband vs. Dialup Connections, How to Write and Use Good Passwords, Identification and Prevention of Viruses, Firewall Primer