There was a new carnival of frugality today, so I figured in honor of super fat tuesday Id post some super phat links for the day to stuff that I use all the time.

First the blogs I read every day: I will teach you to be rich, Mrs Micah, Get rich slowly, John Chow, No Credit Needed

Next some useful links: Credit Card Ratings, MSN Money, EOpinions, Adult Facebook errr LinkedIn, Google Finance

And finally a bunch of financial links:

AUTO

CarBuyingTips.com, www.carbuyingtips.com

-Free information on buying new and used cars, leasing, and avoiding auto scams.

CarFax, www.carfax.com

-See the history of the car you are considering

Edmund’s Publications, www.edmunds.com

-Consumer information experts. Easily run comparisons on new and used vehicles.

Fighting Chance, www.fightingchance.com

-For $34.95, you receive complete pricing data on the vehicle you’re considering, plus its record in the market place, available cash incentives, negotiating tips, and access to a “live” purchasing coach.

J.D. Power & Associates, www.jdpower.com

-Automotive marketing research

Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com

-New and Used vehicle pricing reports

LeaseSource, www.leasesource.com

-Automotive research with calculator to lease or buy a car

EDUCATION

Finaid, www.finaid.com

-A comprehensive site that covers all aspects of financial aid.

National Center for Education Statistics, www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/search.asp

-Information on past three years of college/university costs

Salliemae, www.salliemae.com

-Calculators for estimating college costs, savings needs, and student loan payments as well as a great deal of financial aid and scholarship information.

INCOME TAX

IRS Website, www.irs.ustreas.gov

-The IRS Website, information on forms, publications, and frequently asked questions.

INVESTMENTS – Discount Brokers

ShareBuilder, www.sharebuilder.com

-Discount broker with auto building plan. I really like this one.

TD Ameritrade, www.tdameritrade.com Updated!

-View account balances, market news, and other services offered by the discount broker.

INVESTMENTS – Financial News & Quotes

Bloomberg, www.bloomberg.com

-Financial market news and stock/mutual fund quotes

CBS MarketWatch, www.cbs.marketwatch.com

-Financial market news and stock/mutual fund quotes

CNN Financial News, www.cnnfn.com

-Financial market news and stock/mutual fund quotes

Google Finance, finance.google.com/finance

-Everything you need

Money Central, www.moneycentral.msn.com

-Financial market news and stock/mutual fund quotes

Yahoo, finance.yahoo.com

-Keep track of your overall portfolio and get detailed charts on your individual stocks and funds

Welp, lunch break is over, back to real work. Enjoy.

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