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How to invest
Take the bull (market) by the horns

So your hot-shot brother-in-law makes all your investment decisions, and a lot of good it's done you. First he told you to sell short on Microsoft, just before Bill Gates became master of the universe. Then he parked your money in CDs during the entire bull market of '96. At this rate, friend, you may have to win the lottery to afford retirement.

Let all that be a lesson to you. Life is too short, and social security is drying up fast. You've got to take your financial matters into your own hands before it's too late. Fortunately, the Net is here to help.

Whether you're a novice investor or an accomplished stock-picker, you've got what you need online to assemble a portfolio that would make Peter Lynch smile. From in-depth articles on managing your 401K to real-time quotes to mutual fund ratings, it's all here.

At first, the sheer volume of resources may seem daunting. The Web, in particular, is a hodgepodge of useful investment information and services mixed with shameless marketing ploys and outright scams. But don't let the Web's abundance get to you. With a little perseverance and some old-fashioned common sense, you can deal stocks, bonds, and futures with the best of them.

On the Internet, in fact, mom and pop investors now have as much financial information at their fingertips as many professional money managers. Where else can you get Securities and Exchange Commission filings on your favorite companies, see detailed reports on the top mutual funds, and shoot the bull with other ordinary folks who share your desire for fun and profit?

And, just like the pros, you can also make trades right from your computer. Got a feeling about a good stock buy while you're watching the evening news? No need to wait until the morning to phone in your order. Just log on, head to one of a growing number of electronic brokerages, and punch in 200 shares.

Or, if you want some feedback on your idea before actually opening your wallet, mosey on over to a chat room or newsgroup for a little consultation.

Whatever your investing goals, you're bound to find plenty of help online. So the next time that brother-in-law calls with some "great idea," you can tell him where to go. That's right, straight to ... the Net.

-- David Miller

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David Miller tells how
to get it done on the Net:
How do I create an investment plan?
How can I get help picking specific investments?
How do I research individual companies?
How do I research mutual funds?
How do I trade securities?
How do I set up an electronic portfolio?

Snappy Picks

Taxing issues
Cooper's and Lybrand Income Tax Calculator
Tax Prophet
Coldwell Banker Online-Tax Considerations
TaxLogic
Merrill Lynch's Personal Finance Center

All business news, all the time
Business Week
Financial Times
Wall Street Journal
Barron's Online
CNNfn
Investor's Business Daily
Money Online
Fortune
Forbes

Research for stock pickers
The Investor's Website
The Pristine Day Trader
Standard & Poor's Equity Investor Services
Research Magazine
Wall Street Research Net
NETworth Internet Equities Center
StockMaster
JP Realty Investors' Newsgroup

All about bonds
BradyNet Fixed Income Prices
The Mortgage Reporter
Bonds Online
Daiwa Bond Indices
Pivot Market Timer

High-tech investing
Dataquest Interactive
TechInvestor
Edupage
Silicon Investor

Talk about stocks
Avid Traders Chat
Stock Club
WebQuote Home Page
NetCapital

Money isn't everything: socially responsible investing
The GreenMoney On-Line Guide
The Pride Fund
New Alternatives Fund
Business for Social Responsibility
U.K. Social Investment Forum

It's in the stars
Astrikos and The Astrological Investor
Bantam Doubleday Dell Daily Horoscopes
Financial Astrology


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