There are many great sites on the World Wide Web but trying to actually find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. We have compiled a list of Websites that we have found to be helpful resources of information. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up. Close the window when you are ready to return to this page.

We have added three sites that you can purchase your credit report. A good way of monitor what is on your report and watch for identity theft.


Financial
Money Magazine
Money Magazine offers an online edition that is a great resource for financial information.

Savings Bonds Calculator and worksheets
This Savings Bonds site provides information on the various U.S. Savings Bonds, which have stopped paying interest, calculators for figuring your bond values and other bond related information.

Equifax credit check company
One company that can provide your credit report and explanation of the report. A fee is charged of approximately $12.95.

TransUnion credit check company
One company that can provide your credit report and explanation of the report. A fee is charged of approximately $12.75.

Experian credit check company
One company that can provide your credit report and explanation of the report. A fee is charged of approximately $14.95.


Miscellaneous
Iowa College Savings Plan
Iowa College Savings Plan is Iowa's Code Section 529 plan managed and maintained by the Iowa State Treasurer. This site provides details of that plan and a downloadable copy of the plan.

College Savings Plans Network
This site is owned and managed by a nonprofit group that represents state 529 plans. They have a tool on their website which provides a way to compare different 529 plans.


News
MSNBC - Microsoft & NBC
MSNBC is the place for up to the minute news. Many of the news articles have audio and video clips.


Tax
The Internal Revenue Service
Home of the IRS on the Web. The IRS has definitely done a nice job on their Website.

Iowa State forms
This site provides access to Iowa State forms and information on various business and individual tax issues.

Salvation Army Valualtion Guide
The Salvation Army Web site contains a valuation guide to help figure out how much of a tax deduction can be taken on non-cash charitable gifts. Once in the site do a search for "valuation guide" and follow the prompts.