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More Great Links

• SEC: Investing Online
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• NASAA: Online Resources and Investor Education Links

Sources

• Ameritrade Education Center
  http://www.ameritrade.com/index1.html
• InvestorGuide.com: Introduction to Investing Basics.
  http://www.investorguide.com/igup1-introduction-to-investing-basics.htm
• InvestorGuide.com: Investment Choices
  http://www.investorguide.com/igup1-investment-choices.htm
• Laise, Eleanor and William Maudlin. "Hook the Right Broker." SmartMoney.com, August 1, 2005.
  http://www.smartmoney.com/brokers/index.cfm?story=2005-intro
• NASAA: Get the Facts About Online Investing
  http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Investing/Startinvesting/P98893.asp
• NSAD: Prohibited Conduct http://www.nasd.com/web/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=NASDW_005876
• Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams. SEC. http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm
• Weston, Liz Pullman. "How to Choose the Right Brokerage for You." MSN Money.
  http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Investing/Startinvesting/P98893.asp