Financial and Legal

~Social Security

Information on legal rights of older adults.

http://www.ssa.gov/

~Ballpark E$timate

Easy to use worksheet to help determine how much you need to save to fund a retirement account.

http://www.choosetosave.org/ballpark/

~Business

The federal link for businesses with forms, assistance, laws and regulations.

http://www.business.gov/

~AARP

Information about financial issues facing retirees including financial advisors, investing and saving, estate planning, isurance, and retirement income.

http://www.aarp.org/

~Bankrate.com

Daily updated rates for mortgages, consumer loans, CD’s, savings, and credit cards at financial institutions across the country.  Ability to limit rates by city.

http://www.bankrate.com/

~Bplans

Over 50 free sample business plans—from an auto parts store to a wedding consultant business.

http://www.bplans.com/Sample_Business_Plans/index.cfm

~Biztoolkit

Business forms, calculators, websites and resources for new and established companies.  Some sources require a paid subscription.

http://www.biztoolkit.org/

~Biz Info Library

Information on starting and growing a business.  A collaboration between the James J. Hill Reference, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and the Edward Lowe Foundation.

http://www.bizinfolibrary.org/

~Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economic data and analysis on employment and unemployment, Consumer and Producer Price indexes, living conditions, wages,

http://www.bls.gov/

~Center for Women’s Business Research

Provides national, state and metro statistics on women-owned businesses.

http://www.womensbusinessresearch.org/index.asp

A national model for aging and disability resources with over 20,000 resources for seniors, caregivers, and disabled individuals.

http://www.seniornavigator.com/vaprovider/consumer/snConsumerHome.do