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Business and Finance

		Business.gov The federal link for businesses to assistance including forms, laws and regulations, etc.
		Business Week Leading business publication
		Currency Converter
		Federal Trade Commission “…the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy.”
		Interest.com “Let these calculators guide you through matters such as whether to rent or buy; figuring the total amount you can borrow; or comparing one mortgage versus another.”
		Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation “…committed to protecting Illinois citizens in their dealing with the industries and professions that IDFPR regulates and licenses.”
		Illinois Securities Department – Investor Education Services “…the Department has a number of resources available on investing basics, including brochures, publications, video tapes and on-line computer services…to educate Illinois investors.”
		Is Your Financial Security at Risk? Information from the University of Illinois extension.
		SEC Investor Information “…provides a variety of services to address the problems and questions you may face as an investor.”
		Social Security Online The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
		Tax Breaks for Higher Education “…intended to help you obtain the greatest tax benefits from expenses for higher education.”
		Thrifty Living The Thrifty Living Newsletter provides accurate and useful information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well being to families and individuals with limited income and reading skills.
		Yahoo Finance Popular business site

College and Career

		America’s CareerInfo Net Assitance with career decisions.
		Career Guide to Industries Information about careers from the US Department of Labor.
		Funding Your Education From the US Department of Education.
		My Future (military opportunities) My Future is a service presented by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The goal of the site is to help students understand the opportunities available to them after graduation, and better prepare them for the choices and challenges they have ahead.
		Occupational Outlook Handbook For hundreds of different types of jobs…tells you: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions.
		Princeton Review Leading educational organization for undergraduate preparation provides assistance with test preparation, exploring schools and careers, scholarships and aid, and college admissions.
		Student Guide “Financial Aid from the US Department of Education”

Consumer Info

		Consumer Search Product reviews that are “tough and precise, and at no point are our editors influenced by advertising or other commercial considerations.”
		Chicagoland Gas Price Comparison
		Consumer World Site with many resources on consumer issues.
		Epinions “…a premier consumer reviews platform on the Web and a reliable source for valuable consumer insight, unbiased advice, in-depth product evaluations and personalized recommendations.”
		Consumer Information Center FCIC provides the answers to questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues.
		Good stuff?  A behind the scenes guide to the things we buy “contains many of the tips, facts, and links you'll need to start making more informed purchases that benefit your health and the environment.”

Job Seekers

		Networking Assistance Community Career Center Local site providing assistance with resume writing, career counseling, networking and interviewing skills, job search strategy, basic computer skills, referrals, and job bank access.
		US Dept of Labor Employment and Training Administration
		Job Accommodation Network for the Disabled Provides links that assist people with finding employment.
		Salary.com Salary.com builds on-demand software around a deep domain knowledge in the area of compensation to help customers win the war for talent by simplifying the connections between people, pay and performance.
		Career Site Thousands of new jobs posted every day and thousands of employers searching for candidates just like you.
		Career Journal Contains a large collection of career and job-related articles on a variety of topics.
		CareerMag Provides industry specific career channels with a wealth of information tailored to your career goals.
		FlipDog Powered by Monster - FlipDog is a great place to find jobs and advance your career.
		HotJobs.com Yahoo’s job search service
		Monster.com Leading job web site claiming to provide lists for one million jobs.
		The Riley Guide Considered to be a leading job search site.