Brown CPA Group, Ltd. - Useful Links

 

There are many great sites on the World Wide Web but trying to actually find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. We have compiled a list of Websites that we have found to be helpful resources of information. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up.  Please let us know if you can offer additional favorites - we will be happy to add them to our list!

 
 
Brown CPA Group Clients
Affordable Moving Company
 For over 25, years Bill Lardner has been moving Chicagoland residences with professionalism and pride. Chicago affordable moving has been located on the North side of Chicago for the last two decades, Bill’s crew has the skills and experience needed to move all Chicagoland residents fast and effectively. With a full service storage warehouse and over 13 trucks, no job is too small or too large for Affordable Moving Company.
 
Business News/Advice
BusinessWeek online
 Coverage on the latest events in the business world
Forbes
 International business news
SmallBusiness.com
 Guidance on business decisions for the small business
 
Cars / Automotive
Edmunds.com
 Comprehensive site for purchasers of new or used cars. Includes new car prices, used car prices, reviews, financial calculators and more.
IntelliChoice CarCenter
 Through IntelliChoice's CarCenter website, consumers get the help they need to research, compare, configure and price vehicles. IntelliChoice's CarCenter website also connects buyers to the buying alternatives of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and online buying services.
 
Financial/Investment Resources
Barron's
 Stock market reports and information
Money Magazine
 Online articles regarding investment strategies
Bankrate.com
 Bankrate.com provides the tools and information that can help consumers make the best financial decisions. The site regularly surveys approximately 4,800 financial institutions in all 50 states in order to provide the most current objective, unbiased rates on banking products such as mortgages, new and used auto loans, credit cards, etc.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
 The BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers guidance to donors on making informed giving decisions through our charity evaluations, various "tips" publications. The Alliance reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries.
Savings Bond Redemption Calculator
 Published by the U.S. Treasury Department's Bureau of the Public Debt, this handy tool calculates the redemption value of your savings bonds.
Saving for College.com
 More information on 529 college savingsplans than any other site on the web. Includes comparisons and ratings covering all plans available.
Student Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
 A comprehensive resource on student financial aid, "The Student Guide" is updated annually by the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
 
General News
Crain's Chicago Business
 Business news covering the Chicago metropolitan area.
WGN Radio
 WGN Radio is Chicago's premier news and talk station. "WGN Radio is Chicago," as they like to say.
CNN
 Provider of the latest news from around the world
MSNBC
 A television & online news source covering world news stories
 
Government Sites
Internal Revenue Service
 An online resource to find the latest in tax law
Illinois Department of Revenue
 Home page of the State of Illinois Department of Revenue.
City of Chicago Department of Revenue
 Portal site for the City of Chicago's Department of Revenue.
Securities and Exchange Commission
 The site for the overseeing body of the securities world
AICPA State Income Tax Site
 Links to the departments of revenue for all 50 states!
Small Business Administration
 Business resource available for small business research
 
Professional Organizations
American Management Association
 A service provider striving to help business professionals and their organizations grow and prosper
American Society for Training and Development
 The world's leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues
International Customer Service Association
 An organization that offers educational, professional development and networking opportunities to customer service professionals
Society for Human Resource Management
 The world's largest association devoted to human resource management