Financially Savvy Online Resources

Make smart financial decisions during tax season and all year-round with our selection of online resources.

Tax Questions?

Learn about forms, filing, deadlines and more with our Tax Preparation Resources.


Business & Finance Resources

Boost your business and money know-how! Explore the below three online resources.

1.) data axle

data axle gives you access to United States business and residential data. Search data axle to find:

    • Jobs and internships
    • Addresses and phone numbers
    • Business opportunities
    • Company information and more!
Get Started

Simply navigate to data axle and enter your library card number and PIN. Learn more by watching our video tutorial, opens a new window.

2.) Financial Ratings

Financial Ratings Series Online is powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing. Discover how to invest wisely with independent information you can trust.

Investment Ratings

Financial Ratings includes Weiss letter grade ratings, opens a new window for:

  • Stocks
  • Mutual funds
  • Exchange-traded funds
  • Credit unions
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
Financial Literacy Tools

Financial Ratings helps you kickstart good money habits with Financial Literacy Basics. Learn how to:

  • Make a budget
  • Buy a car
  • Rent an apartment
  • Calculate the cost of college
  • Choose an insurance plan
  • Manage debt
  • Start a 401K
Medigap

Financial Ratings helps you make sense of Medicare supplemental insurance options. Build a customized planner to compare rates with the Medigap Plans feature.

Get Started

Simply navigate to Financial Ratings Series Online. Create an account to save information between sessions, set watchlists, compare companies and get email alerts. Learn more by watching our step-by-step video tutorial, opens a new window.

3.) Morningstar Investment Research Center

Make informed and sound investment decisions with Morningstar Investment Research Center. Find market data and analysis for:

  • Stocks (NYSE, NASDAQ and American Stock Exchange)
  • Mutual funds
  • Exchange trade funds
  • Portfolios

Morningstar's comprehensive investment coverage includes:

  • Detailed reports
  • Portfolio planning tools
  • Financial news commentary
  • An Investing Classroom self-study course
  • Calculators for planning college and retirement savings
Get Started

Simply navigate to Morningstar Investment Research Center and enter your library card number and PIN. Watch our video tutorial, opens a new window for step-by-step instructions.


Further Reading

Extend your personal finance knowledge with these books from our collection:

Money Hacks

What the Happiest Retirees Know

Clever Girl Finance

What to Do With your Money When Crisis Hits

Financial Freedom