To get more information about investing go to these sites:

• http://www.thestreet.com/basics
  Users of this comprehensive website about investing will find a glossary of investment terms, a description of distinguishing features of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures and options, and a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of these financial instruments for individual investors. Other sections on this site deal with taxes, financial planning, and investment professionals.

• http://money.cnn.com/pf/101
  Created by the editors at Money Magazine, Money 101 consists of 23 lessons intended to teach how to be a more prudent investor, saver, borrower, and spender. Among the topics for lessons are: “Setting Priorities,” “Basics of Investing,” “Saving for College,” and “401(k)s.” Each lesson consists of informational material, calculators, quizzes, and a library of supplemental data for those who want to dig deeper.

• http://biz.yahoo.com/edu/ed_begin.html
  “Beginning Investing,” created by Yahoo!, divides information into four areas: “Overview,” “Types of Investments,” “Basic Investment Concepts,” and “Strategies and Investment Tips.” Each section has brief articles from diverse sources, such as WorldlyInvestor.com, Investorama.com, and Smartmoney.com, dealing with topics like “Asset Allocation,” “Risk and Return,” and “Choosing a Financial Advisor.” Other features include a finance glossary and a list of related websites.

• http://www.nyse.com
  The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) site explains how the exchange was created and how it operates today. Visitors take a virtual tour of the NYSE’s trading floor to learn about how stocks are traded there.