USEFUL LINKS

Resources    Government Agencies    Software Vendors    

RESOURCES

• Planning for education expenses and wondering about state Section 529 savings plans?  The National Association of State Treasurers offers an informative website at www.collegesavings.org.  Another great resource is www.savingforcollege.com.
  

• Get information about other financial aid options at www.finaid.org.
  

• One stop shopping for government information and about business is available at the U.S. Business Advisor site.
  
• The CFP Board web site is a useful financial planning resource.
  
• ElderWeb is an award-winning research site for professionals and family members looking for information about eldercare.  
  
• Mapquest is a great resource for planning trips or just getting around town.
  
• The Oregon City Chamber of Commerce is "pioneering partnerships for the future" - find out about chamber membership and events at the Chamber website.
• Keep up on the latest in the stock market, and evaluate current or contemplated investments at Morningstar.com.  Morningstar also offers free email newsletters on a variety of investment and financial planning topics.

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

• The Internal Revenue Service has hundreds of federal tax forms from current and prior years, publications, and other tax related information.
  
• The Oregon Department of Revenue provides many of the Oregon tax form from current and prior years along with publications and other useful information.
  
• The Social Security Administration furnishes tools such as Social Security Administration publications on CD-ROM, computing benefits, and you may order Personal Earnings and Benefits Estimate Statements on line.
  
• The U.S. Postal Service provides an address and zip code locator index.
  
• Link directly to the Oregon State Legislature by clicking here.
  
• Search records or get information about doing business in Oregon at the Oregon  Corporation Division website.
  
• Questions about employment law in Oregon?  Visit the Oregon Employment Department website for answers.

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SOFTWARE VENDORS

• Many individuals and small business owners find Quicken® and QuickBooks® to be flexible, user-friendly financial management systems.  QuickBooks gives you the power to manage your small business finances more effectively.  Marilyn Morrissey is a Certified QuickBooks® ProAdvisor.
  Click on the logo below to buy through our website and save up to 20%.  

• MAS90 Accounting Software for business of any size, is also available over the Internet. MAS90 provides a range of services beyond simple accounting software such as solutions for entire accounting systems.
  
• Business Works is an accounting software program especially designed for small, growing businesses.  They also provide conversion assistance between Business Works and Quickbooks.  A strong system worth checking out.

        Other recommended software sites:

• Peachtree Software
  
• M.Y.O.B.
  
• Great Plains
  
• UA Corporate Accounting
  
• ACCPAC International
  
• Sage Software

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