English

EDGAR
http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml
The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) database of corporate financial filings for all publicly-held companies.
Subjects:   Company Information  

Federal Reserve
http://www.federalreserve.gov
Home page for the Federal Reserve, which determines monetary policy for the United States. The page provides access to well-organized economic research data, breaking news regarding changes in interest rates and other Board-controlled policy matters, and general information on the function of the Fed.
Subjects:   Economics  

Bankruptcy Statistics
http://www.uscourts.gov/bnkrpctystats/bankruptcystats.htm
From the federal judiciary (U.S. Courts) website, this compilation of bankruptcy statistics allows for access to the numbers based on chapter, circuit, district (or state). Data is available in MS Excel spreadsheets with summaries in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). An easy way to compare year to year, and state to state.
Subjects:   Economics  

Resources for Economists on the Internet (RFE)
http://www.rfe.org
Invaluable collection of online resources for economists in a variety of areas such as dictionaries, news, meetings, grants, jobs, mailing lists, and software. Sponsored by the American Economic Association, this site is updated regularly, and searchable in a number of ways including category specific pages, a full list of all resources, and a useful search engine.
Subjects:   Economics  

Institute for International Economics
http://www.iie.com/homepage.htm
Up-to-date, non-ideological, in-depth analysis of trends in international economic policy. Also serves as a fine portal to a broad range of academic and popular sites featuring economic news and research.
Subjects:   Economics  

Moneychimp
http://moneychimp.com
Moneychimp is an online financial education resource. It has a comprehensive financial glossary, powerful search engine and several very easy to use financial calculators such as: Compound Interest Calculator, Present Value Calculator, Rate of Return Calculator.
 

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://stats.bls.gov
Includes inflation rates, spending, income and wages, productivity and employment data. Also includes demographic, occupational and industrial information.
 

New York Times Business Navigator
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/business/business-navigator.html
A list of links to many of the most important business, financial and investing resources on the web. Includes markets and market information, investing and popular investment companies, and more. No search engine, but easily browsable.
 

ThomasNet
http://www.thomasnet.com
ThomasNet is an online version of Thomas Register, the very comprehensive directory of U.S. and Canadian manufacturers. It offers the ability to search by Company Name, Product/Service, or Brand Name and to define state or province within the United States and Canada. You can also browse the directory categories.
 

NAICS Code Search
http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html
North American Industry Classification System (slated to replace SIC). Allows users to convert SIC to NAICS and vice versa.
Subjects:   Industry Research  

SIC Code Search
http://www.osha.gov/oshstats/sicser.html
Simple search tool to find the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for any industry, based on a keyword, or to find the industry description for a known SIC code.
Subjects:   Industry Research  

TheStreet
http://www.thestreet.com
Wall Street’s full service financial information site, with news, investor guides, analyst reports, and much more.
Subjects:   Markets & Investing  

Chicago Mercantile Exchange
http://www.cme.com
International futures market for interest rates, stock indexes, foreign exchange, and commodities.
Subjects:   Markets & Investing  

NASDAQ
http://www.nasdaq.com
Investor services from the world's largest electronic stock market.
Subjects:   Markets & Investing  

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
http://www.nyse.com
NYSE ticker and other investment resources. Good section for novice investors in the "Getting Started" section.
Subjects:   Markets & Investing  

Morningstar Mutual Fund Information
http://www.morningstar.com
A leading provider of information relating to mutual funds, their site contains articles and indexes to help make informed investment decisions and advertises related services.
Subjects:   Markets & Investing  

United States Securities and Exchange Commission
http://www.sec.gov
The home page of the chief regulatory agency of the securities industry.
Subjects:   Markets & Investing  

Securities Class Action Clearinghouse
http://securities.stanford.edu
A deep and careful look into the workings of class action litigation as it pertains to securities law, including detailed descriptions to pending lawsuits.
Subjects:   Markets & Investing  

Economist
http://www.economist.com
The UK-based standard periodical for economic and financial news outside of the U.S. market. Highly respected for its coverage of the European, Asian, and African markets.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

Forbes
http://www.forbes.com
Another standard American business periodical.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/home-page
The online version of the most popular business newspaper in the world. Includes links to Dow Jones. Some information is for subscribers only.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

Fortune
http://www.fortune.com
One of the nation's best-known and longest-running business and finance magazines, with sections titled Companies, CEOs, Investing, Careers, Technology and Small Business.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

Bloomberg Business News
http://www.bloomberg.com/welcome.html
News and financial information. Some services for subscribers only.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

Financial Times
http://news.ft.com/home/us
Prominent business-oriented newspaper with a global perspective.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

Reuters
http://www.reuters.com
Although self-described as "the world’s largest international multimedia news agency", the reality is that it focuses on financial news. An esteemed company in business since 1851.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

Treasury Bulletin
http://www.fms.treas.gov/bulletin/index.html
Treasury Bulletin is an official report of federal fiscal operations. It provides a wide range of U.S. economics indicators such as interest rates, monetary and business indicators, federal debt and bonds. It has both basic and advanced search option.
Subjects:   News & Magazines  

American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
http://www.abiworld.org
Founded in 1982, ABI is the nation's largest organization of insolvency professionals. ABI is also the largest provider of bankruptcy continuing legal education. In addition, ABI conducts scholarly research and publishes materials on current case law and legislative developments of interest to its members. This site is searchable.
Subjects:   Personal Finance  

GovLoans.gov
http://www.govloans.gov/govloans_en.portal
It is a gateway to government loan information and includes all government benefits. It is easy to find the loan information that best meets your needs. You can browse through all loans or locate a topic loan you are interested in. Also by using the keyword search you can find benefit programs related to the words or phrases you enter into the search box.
Subjects:   Personal Finance  

Bankrate.com
http://www.bankrate.com
Bankrate.com is a searchable site that provides free rate information on financial products including mortgages, credit cards, new and used auto loans, money markets, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees.
Subjects:   Personal Finance  

Blue Book of Building and Construction
http://www.thebluebook.com
Regional bluebooks for contractors, products/materials, architects, engineers and equipment.
Subjects:   Small Business  

American City Business Journals
http://www.bizjournals.com
The latest business news from each of 41 markets from Albany to Wichita. There also are links to local newspaper homepages and industry journals.
Subjects:   Small Business  

Inc. Online
http://www.inc.com
News and information for those who are starting or running businesses.
Subjects:   Small Business  

NASE On-Line
http://www.nase.org
National Assoication for the Self-Employed. Seeks to provide benefits and services to small business owners. Educational resources are also available. This site includes a section on legislation affecting small business.
Subjects:   Small Business  

Small Business Administration
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
Information from the U. S. government on starting a business, financing a business, local small business resources, franchising, etc.
Subjects:   Small Business  

New York State Small Business Development Center
http://www.nyssbdc.org
NYSSBDC provides information on finding money to help your business start or grow and technical assistance through business counseling, seminars, and its network of professional resources. A search engine and three main headings quickly lead you to the topic you need.
Subjects:   Small Business  

SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
http://www.score.org
Free 24 hour expert advice about all aspects of small business. Includes Learning Center, Business Toolbox, informative articles, and free online newsletter.
Subjects:   Small Business  

Business.gov
http://www.business.gov
“Business.gov, the official business link to the U.S. Government, is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal agencies.” This site provides the basics for those individuals who own a small business or want to start one.
Subjects:   Small Business  

Aviation Consumer Protection
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov
Central clearinghouse for consumer matters relating to airlines. Features help and information on service problems and complaints, rules and guidelines, service cessations and safety and security. A division of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Subjects:   Airlines  

BTS Airline Information
http://www.bts.gov/programs/airline_information
Want to know which airlines have the best (and the worst!) on-time performance? The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) collects and disseminates summary and detailed statistics on delays, cancellations and diversions. Also contains airline financial data and fuel costs.
Subjects:   Airlines  

Kelley Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com
Full featured and fast loading site you can use to check prices and other information on a new or used car. Also offers photos, advice and car comparsion when shopping for a car. Price information also available in Spanish.
Subjects:   Cars  

National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Guides
http://www.nadaguides.com
This website offers new and used transportation retail values including cars and trucks, boats, RV's, snowmobiles, ATV's, motorcycles and airplanes, as well as consumer news, finance and insurance quotes, and warranty information. Vehicle photos are not included.
Subjects:   Cars  

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute
http://www.hwysafety.org
Site includes information on vehicle rankings, traffic laws, safety facts and numerous consumer publications.
Subjects:   Cars  

Edmunds Auto Price Guide
http://www.edmunds.com
With reliable price guides that have been published since 1966, Edmunds has become one of the standard sources for car pricing data.
Subjects:   Cars  

Fueleconomy.gov
http://www.fueleconomy.gov
Fueleconomy.gov features fuel-economy, emissions, and safety data for new and used cars, as well as fuel-saving tips. You can compare new and used cars according to gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, air-pollution ratings, and safety records. Internal search engine allows for a quick search.
Subjects:   Cars  

Safercar.gov
http://www.safercar.gov
Safercar.gov is a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Featuring the results of safety tests of various automobiles, the site allows buyers to evaluate the anticipated behavior of an automobile in a crash as well as many guidelines for drivers. The site is searchable.
Subjects:   Cars  

CarRentals.com
http://www.carrentals.com
CarRentals.com features a list of low base rates at airports around the country and internationally. This site allows you to make, modify or cancel reservation online. Another useful feature lists the best rental rates updated hourly and it's searchable.
Subjects:   Cars  

Charity Navigator
http://www.charitynavigator.org
Founded in 2001 as a non-profit organization Charity Navigator evaluates all major charities and helps people who wish to make donation to find a well-rated charity to support. You can search among over 4,600 charities by keywords or browse by category and region.
Subjects:   Charities and Relief Organizations  

GasBuddy.com
http://gasbuddy.com
Don't waste precious gas driving around looking for low prices! Go online at GasBuddy, enter your zip code, and you'll know exactly where to go. Also features a clickable map.
Subjects:   Comparison Shopping  

Better Business Bureau of NY
http://www.newyork.bbb.org/
Look up a complaint against a specific business, file a complaint online, and other consumer information.
Subjects:   Complaints  

NYS Consumer Protection Board
http://www.consumer.state.ny.us
An essential consumer resource. Features File-A-Complaint, “Do-Not-Call” telemarketer registry, and a Consumer Assistance Unit. Connects to the Consumer Product Safety Recall and Alert website.
Subjects:   Complaints  

NYS Office of the Professions (OP)
http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm
Check if you passed your NY State Licensing Exam, investigate the legitimacy of a licensed professional, or lodge a complaint against a professional for misconduct.
 

New York State Physician Profile
http://www.nydoctorprofile.com
Are you in the position of choosing a doctor? Would you like to know about his/her medical education? Does his/her office provide services in your own language? Has anyone ever filed a lawsuit against him/her? Find out from the New York State Physician Profile.
 

New York State Attorney Search
http://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/attorney/AttorneySearch
A directory of attorneys registered to practice in New York State, searchable by name. Provided by the New York State Unified Court System.
 

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
http://www.abms.org
Need to know the difference between a doctor who is board certified versus one who is board eligible, or what your doctor's credentials are? Then visit this site to get the answers to these and many more questions. You have to register (it's free) in order to use the Doctor Verification Service.
 

Consumer Action Website
http://www.consumeraction.gov
A service of the Federal Citizen Information Center, the Consumer Action Handbook assists you before you buy with helpful tips, and after you buy with an assistance or complaint directory. Specific Information is also provided for cars, credit and home improvement.
 

FirstGov for Consumers
http://www.consumer.gov
Culls consumer information from a wide range of government agencies, from the Administration on Aging (AOA) to the Women's Bureau. Includes all manner of frauds, schemes, deceptive practices and scams.
 

Auctions & Sales
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/auctions/auctions.shtml
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) in New York City offers for sale a variety of different items and real estate. This site informs about dates of public auctions and covers listing of items being offered for sale. It is fully searchable
 

Consumer Search Review Guides
http://www.consumersearch.com
Find a review on products ranging from appliances to electronic equipment. Reputable sources include Consumer Reports and Good Housekeeping.
Subjects:   Product Reviews  

Recalls.gov
http://www.recalls.gov
A complete listing of government recalls in the following categories: Consumer Products, Motor Vehicles, Boats, Food, Medicine, Cosmetics, and Environmental Products. Depending on the governing agency, you may also be able to report defective merchandise and sign up for email alerts.
Subjects:   Safety & Recalls  

Household Products Database
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov
Find potential hazards in everyday household items, including auto goods, cleansers, personal care items, hobby supplies and lawn care. You can browse by category or alphabet, or search by brand name, type of product, or manufacturer. Compiled by the National Library of Medicine.
Subjects:   Safety & Recalls  

Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
http://www.foodsafety.gov
Information on a host of food-related safety issues, including News & Safety Alerts, Consumer Advice, Foodborne Pathogens, and resources geared to Kids, Teens & Educators. Data comes from federal, state and local governments, as well as from private sector partnerships.
Subjects:   Safety & Recalls  

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov
Information from the government agency responsible for protecting the public against hazards or risks from over 15,000 types of consumer products. You can search for recalls by date, product type, company or product description.
Subjects:   Safety & Recalls  

Don't Be A Victim Of Loan Fraud
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/buying/loanfraud.cfm
Information on predatory lenders, their tactics, and how to avoid them. A service of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD).
Subjects:   Scams & Schemes