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Accounting & Budgeting  See also Multi-purpose sites

Charity Diagnosis

The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) is a  nationally prominent charity watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions.

The GuideStar Web site is produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1994. GuideStar's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice with information.

Coaching - Personal      If you have blocks that are preventing from achieving your dreams, hire a good personal coach.

ICF International Coaches Federation  http://www.coachfederation.org/ICF/

Coach U   http://www.coachinc.com/CoachU/

College Education
Collegeboard is great place to learn about application process & costs

                 Section 529 Plans  

Administrator and low-cost plan provider for CA & several other states

Computers

   For a unique way to learn something, check this site out.  Click on Everyday Tutorials and learn how to replace a battery or:

 When you need to find and install computer hardware or to check out various components, this is the place.  If you need a device or software driver update, try:

Consumer

For great current advice on what to look for in various products & services as well as links to them, check Clark out. 

Got a complaint or want to inquire about the licensing of a contractor, accountant, etc., here is where to go.

Find the current value of your vehicle 

Elder Care

Estate Planning & Law

Health/ Medical

Have a question about your health or a medical condition?  Try this site

Insurance

See also Quicken link under Multi-sites

Investments   Do you really want to spend your time on this. . .

 learn more about bonds, check out

   Tons of investment data and articles

Mortgage

 Terrific link to providers of California (also can link to other states) mortgages.  You can get links for many other sites besides the ones selected here.

Was the premier mortgage site but now does not offer the lowest rates or closing costs. Good place to get a higher-end comparison quote, i.e., if your mortgage broker is at this rate, he/she is too expensive. 

Multi-Purpose Sites

   Mortgages, home accounting, insurance, financial info and more.

Real Estate  Find a new or second home

A guide to VACATION HOMES, second homes, timeshares, fractionals, resort properties, recreational, and retirement communities. Find Vacation Home real estate agents

Taxes

For Nanny tax issues, contact one of these folks.

To get info or tax forms for California or the Fed

 California      

    IRS  

Travel   For the best deals, surf these sites