The Internet, among other things, is a huge repository of financial information. Frequently updated stock quotes, up-to-the-minute financial news, stock market simulations, and lots of advice for investors are all readily available, making the Internet an invaluable resource for making investment decisions.

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  • EduStock - welcome to the stock market. Learn how it works and what to be aware of when picking stocks.

  • What Investors Should Know - prepared by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) to advise investors on key issues and topics ranging from how to select a broker to the possibilities and pitfalls of the Internet as an investment tool.

  • Bank Rate Monitor - provides bank rate information on mortgages, credit cards, home equity loans and lines, auto loans, personal loans, bank fees and banking news, along with consumer tips and how-to personal finance articles.

  • FinanCenter - fill out a calculation form to learn the answers to such questions as: "What will it take to save for a college education?" and "What will my income be after I retire?"

  • Silicon Investor - one of the many popular places to discuss technology stocks with other Internet users.

  • The Motley Fool - clear advice on countless topics and quick access to market data and news. Its interactive message boards are some of the most well-attended on the Internet.

  • American Association of Individual Investors - provides educational material that can help everyone from novices learning the basics to more advanced investors involved in fundamental stock analysis and screening.

  • Securities and Exchange Commission - the SEC is a regulatory agency that administers the federal securities laws protecting investors. The site features a Small Business Information section, and volumes of information concerning its regulatory functions.

  • Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board - the Fed conducts the nation's monetary policy by influencing the money and credit conditions in the economy in pursuit of full employment and stable prices.

  • Yahoo! Finance - features quotes, portfolios, currency exchange rates, The Motley Fool, corporate profiles, upgrades and downgrades, SEC filings, economic and earnings calendars, earnings suprises, and more.