National Information Center (NIC) June 26, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Consumer Information, Finance.Tags: bank histories, banks, Federal Reserve, National Information Center, NIC
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www.ffiec.gov/nicpubweb/nicweb/nichome.aspx
From the site: “The National Information Center (NIC) is a central repository of data about banks and other institutions for which the Federal Reserve has a supervisory, regulatory, or research interest, including both domestic and foreign banking organizations operating in the United States. This web site provides access to NIC data, allowing the public to search for detailed information about banking organizations.”
What Happened to…? June 26, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Consumer Information, Finance.Tags: bank histories, bank mergers, banks, St. Louis Fed, TN banks
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http://stlouisfed.org/banking/structure/what_happened_to.cfm
This site, from the St. Louis Fed, tracks bank mergers and histories for selected banks in the Eighth District (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee).
Historical Stock Quotes from WSJ June 10, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Finance, Investing.Tags: historical stock quotes, stock quotes, WSJ
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http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-financial-markets-stock.html
Exciting news! The Wall Street Journal has historical stock quotes back to 1970.
Making Home Affordable March 20, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Credit, Finance, Real Estate, United States.Tags: Financial Crisis, Mortgages
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http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/
The Obama Administration launched this site yesterday to provide a starting point for homeowners who have questions about their mortgages and their financial future. Users should start with the self-assessment tools to determine their eligibility for various options. Detailed information is available on refinancing and loan modification, or users can start with the FAQ.
Economic Indicators December 19, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Business, CPI, Currency, Economics, Finance, Investing, Salaries, Statistics, United States.Tags: Business, economic indicators, federal, spending, Statistics, unemployment
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www.gpoaccess.gov/indicators/index.html
This GPO Access site pulls together economic indicators and statistics from a number of sources into one easy-to-use tool. Select a month and year (1998-present) and get data on income, output, spending, employment, wages, production, prices, money, credit, markets and more. Users can also search by keyword for specific needs.
EconStats August 18, 2008
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This is not the prettiest site, but it is comprehensive. From this site, it is possible to access economic statistics from all around the world. Click on “US Economic Data” to see all of the data available from the Census, DOL, BLS and much more. Or search for information from other regions.
Venture Capital Database August 8, 2008
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According to ResourceShelf, the Venture Capital Database (VCDB) will be useful “for entrepreneurs looking for funding, VCs seeking info on an entrepreneur’s prior startups, limited partners researching potential investments, and aspiring VCs hunting for jobs.”
Gold Price August 1, 2008
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From LII: “This site provides charts of the current gold price in 23 major currencies. It also provides ‘timely and accurate silver and gold price commentary, gold price history charts for the past 30 days, 60 days, 1, 5 and 10 years and gold futures quotes and charts.’ The site notes that ‘the gold price reflects not only the inherent value of gold, but also the relative strength of the currency in which it is quoted.’”
TN Dept of Labor & Workforce Development June 20, 2008
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www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/esdiv.html
The link above is to the Employment Security Division of the TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Use this site to file for unemployment, locate claims offices and career centers, or get information on food stamps.
Real Estate Survival Guide May 21, 2008
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http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/yourhome/2008/index.html
CNNMoney has created this central site to help new homebuyers, real estate investors and any homeowner interested in their home’s value. Included are home price forecasts for the 100 largest markets in the U.S., rules for buyers and sellers, foreclosure rates and top markets for buying and selling.
Non-Profit Guides: Grantwriting Tools for Nonprofits May 13, 2008
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From Neat New Stuff: “Offers guidelines and examples of preliminary and full grant proposals, cover letters, and sample budgets, as well as FAQs and links to grantmakers, grant sources, and glossaries. “
Navigating the World of Caregiving April 28, 2008
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http://assets.aarp.org/external_sites/caregiving/
This site from the AARP offers a number of resources for caregivers, including information on preparation of the home, other housing options, legal and insurance guidance and end-of-life concerns.
TN Sales and Use Tax April 12, 2008
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www.tennessee.gov/revenue/tntaxes/salesanduse.htm
This site from the Tennessee Department of Revenue contains current information on sales and use taxes in the state. Most useful are the sales tax charts and the information on tax rates near the bottom of the page. Click on “Local Tax Chart” for information on Memphis and Shelby County taxes.
Foreclosure Procedures by State February 20, 2008
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www.realtytrac.com/education/noframes/foreclosurePro.html
RealtyTrac has created this easy-to-use guide covering the foreclosure procedures for each state. Judicial and non-judicial foreclosures are explained. Use the menu on the left side to see an overview of foreclosures and information on buying foreclosed homes.
Early Delinquency Intervention: Saving Your Home from Foreclosure January 25, 2008
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http://housingeducation.org/edi/index.html
This site, from the Housing Education Program, offers information to homeowners who might eventually face foreclosure. The goal is to get the information to people before foreclosure is the only remaining option. Using this site, homeowners can complete a thorough assessment of their current situation, view many different options for how to correct the situation, and see examples of letters to write to creditors.
Arkansas State Tax Information January 4, 2008
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www.arkansas.gov/dfa/dfa_taxes.html
This link from the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration is where you can find tax forms, state tax guidance and contact information.
Mississippi State Tax Commission January 3, 2008
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www.mstc.state.ms.us/index.html
The Mississippi State Tax Commission has downloadable tax forms, plus lots of other helpful information.
