Links
Here are some websites we think you might find useful and interesting.
Check your State Refund
Financial Sites
Current Exchange Rates
This link will help you chart the dollar against any foreign currency
Mortgage, Bank, Lending, and Interest Rates
This site will give you the most up-to-date information on constantly fluctuating rates
Money Magazine
Check stock quotes, and track the day's financial news
MSN Money
A great source of information for your personal finance needs. Get access to quotes, stock research, and news
Market Watch by Dow Jones
CBS Marketwatch provides links to financial news, stock quotes, IRA resources, stock picks and more
Travelex - Foreign Exchange
Foreign currency exchange. Travelex has competitive exchange rates and traveler's cheques
Government Sites
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration administers retirement, medicare, disability and other benefits
U.S. Small Business Association
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
Federal Citizen Information Center
A catalog of Free and low-cost federal publications that may be of interest to you. Also contains a lot of important consumer information
Tax Information Sites
IRS
The IRS website has many great tax resources for you
IRS W4 Form
This form is used to determine federal income tax withholding
IRS W9 Form
Request for taxpayer identification number and certification
IRS Form 1040-ES
Estimated Tax for Individuals
IRS Form 4868
Application for automatic extension of time to file U.S. individual income tax return
IRS Form 7004
Application for automatic extension of time to file certain business income tax, information, and other returns
Illinois Department of Revenue
Illinois Department of Revenue, provides state income and business tax forms and information
IL Form 505-I
Illinois automatic extension payment for individuals
IL Form 505-B
Illinois automatic extension payment for businesses
IL 1040-ES
Estimated income tax payments for individuals
Miscellaneous Sites
New York Times
A good source for national and world news
The Wall Street Journal
WSJ online coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the US and around the world
Historical Stock Quotes
This Historical Quotes tool allows you to look up a security's exact closing price. Simply type in the symbol and a historical date to view a quote and mini chart for that security.
Consumer World
Giving consumers reviews and knowledge for almost everything and anything you could purchase
ABC's of Real Estate
Great knowledge if you are buying, selling or mortgaging your home
Yodlee
Yodlee is an aggregator of your bank accounts, reward programs, and a lot more. View all your accounts and your financial portfolio all in one place