10 Financial Websites that Help You Stay on Top of the Market

CNNMoney
http://money.cnn.com/

CNN is one of the biggest news networks in the world, and its finance-focused Money page is one of the easiest places to browse the latest headlines. As soon as you land on the page, you’ll find dozens of headlines about current financial events, along with a slider showing daily market performance.

Kiplinger
http://www.kiplinger.com/

While CNN focuses on news headlines, Kiplinger is a great overall resource for personal finance advice and trends. You’ll find actionable content like financial New Year’s resolutions, the best generic products to buy at supermarkets, and financial advice for newlyweds.

This is Money
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/index.html

This UK-focused websites packs an absolutely huge amount of information on its front page. You’ll find dozens of articles on news, money trends, deals, and advice, not to mention videos. The categories at the top of the site, like Bills, Cars, and Holidays bring practical financial advice about everyday topics.

TheStreet
https://www.thestreet.com/

TheStreet focuses on news, especially news applicable to investing. You’ll find commentary on current events, investing recommendations, opinion pieces, and the basics of getting into the market by Jim Cramer, one of the co-founders of the site, and a host of other authors.

MarketWatch (formerly SmartMoney)
http://www.marketwatch.com/

MarketWatch is a Wall Street Journal publication that caters to those who are deep in the daily markets. Right at the top of the page, you’ll find a ticker that lets you monitor key exchanges, recent stock changes, and the latest news.

Seeking Alpha
http://seekingalpha.com/

Instead of building its own content, Seeking Alpha aggregates information from other financial sites. You’ll find trending articles from all over the web on the homepage, along with the most recent articles and the best-performing stocks from the last month.

Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/

Another powerful resource for general financial news, Bloomberg offers a ton of information in an attractive, minimal format. On the homepage, you’ll find current market trends, along with top headlines and stories.

Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/

Forbes is a household name in the business and finance world, and for good reason. No matter if you’re interested in investing, small business, or leadership, you’ll find something to read on Forbes. On the lighter side, you can check out videos or lists detailing the highest-paid athletes, richest people in the world, and more.

DealBook
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/business/dealbook/index.html

DealBook is part of the New York Times. It’s rich in insight about current events, and contains articles from many well-respected financial gurus. With sections like Mergers & Acquisitions and Hedge Funds, this site appeals more to those with some financial knowledge than those just starting out.

MyMoney
http://www.mymoney.gov/

MyMoney is a US government site built to help beginners learn about the basics of finance. The five principles of money the site teaches are Earn, Borrow, Save & Invest, Spend, and Protect