Those Mundane Matters:

Consumer Guidelines, Finances,

Legal Issues, and Employment

American Bankruptcy Institute

http://www.abiworld.org/

Provides resources and links to bankruptcy information.

American College / University Admissions Office E Mail Addresses

http://www.college-scholarships.com/

Provides a comprehensive list of e-mail addresses to college and University admissions offices in the US.

Career Mosaic

http://www.careermosaic.com/

Provides information and links to resources for people searching for employment.

Career Path

http://www.careerpath.com/

Provides access to help wanted ads from newspaper throughout the United States and profiles of some major employers.

Center for a New American Dream

http://www.newdream.org/main/index.html

Provides resources and links to assist people in reducing conspicuous consumption in their lives.

College Connection Scholarships For College

http://www.collegescholarships.com/

Provides resources and links on scholarships and financial aid.

College Board Online

http://cbweb1.collegeboard.org/index.html

Provides information about admissions, testing, scholarships, financial aid, and other topics of interest to students (and their parents) considering college education.

College Net

http://www.collegenet.com/

Provides resources and links on college admission requirements, scholarships, financial aid, and other topics related to post secondary education.

Compare Net

http://www.compare.net/cgi-bin/webc/comparenet/home.html

Provides resources to assist consumers in comparison shopping.

Consumer Information Center

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/

Provides full text versions of federal consumer information publications.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

http://www.cpsc.gov/indexnof.html

Provides information to assist families in keeping their families safe, including warnings about unsafe products. Includes a section for children and teens.

Consumer Reports Online

http://www.consumerreports.org/

Provides the online version of Consumer Reports.

Consumer World

http://www.consumerworld.org/

Contains links to sites providing consumer information.

Credit Talk

http://www.creditalk.com/

Provides tips on budgeting, building a credit rating, and related information.

Cyber Invest

http://www.cyberinvest.com/

Provides resources and links to assist people in making investments.

Dr. Toy's Guide

http://www.drtoy.com/

Provides descriptions, reviews, and purchasing information for toys and other children's products.

Educational Testing Service Network

http://www.ets.org/

Provides information, including sample test questions on college and graduate school admission tests. Also has information on financial aid, links to college sites, and other resources of interest to college students and their parents.

Family Law Advisor Newsletter

http://www.divorcenet.com//fla.html

Provides resources and links on divorce, alimony, and child custody issues.

Fortune

http://www.fortune.com/

Provides the online version of Fortune magazine.

Foundation Center Online

http://fdncenter.org/

Provides resources and links of interest to grantseekers and grantmakers.

Fund-raising Idea Bank

http://www.fund-raising.com/ideas.html

Provides ideas for fund-raising, plus an opportunity to post other suggestions.

Guide To Congress

http://capwiz.com/nsba/home/

Provides congressional biographies, schedules, e-mail addresses, and other related information.

H&R Block

http://www.hrblock.com/tax/

Provides tax information and tax form preparation tips.

Home Path

http://www.homepath.com/

Provides information on purchasing and financing a home.

IntelliChoice

http://www.intellichoice.com/

Provides consumer information for people considering buying or selling cars.

International Chamber of Commerce & City-State-Province Directory

http://clickcity.com/index2.htm

Contains links to Chambers of Commerce throughout the world and access to e-mail addresses of contacts.

Investor Guide - Your Guide to Investing on the Web

http://www.investorguide.com/

Provides information on investments, personal finances, retirement plans, and related resources.

Job Center

http://www.jobcenter.com/team/emplinks.htm

Provides links of interest to people seeking employment. Also offers resources to assist in the employment search for a fee.

Job Smart--Specific Career Information

http://jobsmart.org/tools/career/spec-car.htm

Provides information on preparation for a variety of careers.

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

http://www.jpma.org/

Provides consumer information about products for infants and young children with an emphasis on safety.

Kaplan: Career Center

http://www.kaplan.com/career/

Provides resources on resumes, cover letters, interviews, career assessment, and other topics geared at students preparing for the world of employment.

'Lectric Law Library

http://www.lectlaw.com/rotu.html

Provides resources and links on legal issues.

Legal Documents

http://legaldocs.com/

Provides legal forms and assistance in filling out the forms correctly.

National Archives and Records Administration

http://www.nara.gov/

Provides information and educational resources on geneology and other public records.

National Fraud Information Center

http://www.fraud.org/info/aboutnfic.htm

Provides information about consumer fraud, including via telemarketing and the Internet.

Needy Meds

http://www.needymeds.com/

Provides information on programs designed to assist people who can't afford necessary prescription medications.

Official MBA Guide

http://mba.us.com/guide/

Provides information to assist prospective MBA students in selecting a program.

Product Review Net

http://www.productreviewnet.com/

Provides reviews of products by either product type or individual search capabilities.

Riley Guide--Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet

http://www.rileyguide.com/

Provides resources and links to assist in locating employment opportunities.

School Match

http://www.schoolmatch.com/

Provides a variety of information about schools and school systems around the United States to assist families in the process of relocating.

Tax Planning Guide

http://www.dtonline.com/taxguide97/cover.htm

Provides tips and strategies for filing tax returns and other tax planning information.

U.S. Consumer Gateway

http://www.consumer.gov/

Provides consumer information from various agencies of the United States federal government.

Virtual Campus Tour

http://www.npac.syr.edu/textbook/campus-tour/

Contains links to US Universities and colleges with pages on the World Wide Web.


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