Internet Resources For Better Investing

Most 401k plan participants want and need better investment education. Nearly all plan sponsors provide investment information of some form, but one tool that is often not promoted is the Internet. The Internet contains a wealth of free, useful and informative data related to 401k investing. Sure, there is a lot of junk also, but you can help your employees avoid these areas by directing them to high quality sites. You are not endorsing the sites, just encouraging the plan participants to become better informed about investment issues.

We have put together the following list of sites that we feel provide excellent information. How about creating a statement stuffer encouraging your participants to visit these resources?

Morningstar

Morningstar is the leading provider of mutual fund investment information. An independent company, Morningstar does not own, operate, or hold any interest in mutual funds, stocks, or insurance products. You can count on Morningstar for unbiased data and analysis, and candid editorial commentary.

Vanguard University

Vanguard University provides basics of investing in a series of simple, one-page lessons. Participants will find quizzes to gauge there progress and homework to apply what they have learned. A participant can start anywhere and work at their own pace.

Smart Money University

Ready to take control of your financial life? Smart Money University is ready to show you how. Introducing the Web's best new guide to investing.

TheStreet.Com

Updated before, during and after the bell by the largest independent financial newsroom on the Web, our stories put you on the trading floor with some of the best financial minds in the business.

401kHelpCenter.com

401kHelpCenter.com is a free community portal which publishes and consolidates 401k information from across the web. Our objective is to provide an easy and effortless way for plan sponsors, human resource personnel, retirement professionals, small business owners, and plan participants to obtain unbiased information specific to 401k plans. It is free, informative, and unbiased.

BobBrinker.com

Bob Brinker has more than twenty five years of investment management experience. He is the host of the weekend financial talk program MoneyTalk. The site has some good forums and other information. Unbiased and free with a strong focus on learning.