• 50 Smartest Things to Do With Your Money - An article explaining the 50 greatest things someone can do with their money, including real estate, savings, and consumer purchasing.
• 66 Ways to Save Money - Ideas for saving money on airline fares, car purchases, insurance, mortgage loans and refinancing, telephone service, groceries, prescription drugs, and many other areas.
• Kiplinger: Spending Wisely - Collection of articles on topics related to making informed purchases and lowering expenses.
• MyMoney.gov - This site provides links to educational materials on financial topics including budgeting, taxes, credit, financial planning, home ownership, privacy, fraud, retirement planning, and small business.

Getting Through Tough Times

With the declining economy many people are looking for additional funds and turning to their collectibles (art, rare books, jewelry, cars, antiques, etc.) as an alternative income source. If you are considering selling your collectibles here is a list of online resources to help you determine their value.

General Appraisal Sites

• http://www.appraisers.org/  - American Society of Appraisers

Art

• http://www.askart.com/  - Self-described as “The Artists’ Bluebook – The recognized site about American artists plus buyer information on artists worldwide.” Also provides a page titled “What Is My Art Worth?” (http://www.askart.com/AskART/help/what_is_my_art_worth.aspx)
• http://www.findartinfo.com/  - Can search or browse by artist’s name or title of the work to find limited auction values.
• http://www.bonhams.com/  - Of particular interest (under US and Shortcuts): How to Sell Guide and Valuation Days (events where public can have items appraised for free).

Rare Books

• http://www.abebooks.com/  - Can search for first editions or signed copies to see what price other sellers are asking.
• http://fadedgiant.net/  - Has a book price guide that is searchable by author or title.
• http://www.rbms.info/yob.shtml  - Useful source of guidance from Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

Jewelry

• http://www.bonhams.com/  - Does jewelry appraisals.
• http://www.americangemsociety.org/appraising.htm  - Can search for an Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser Firm of the American Gem Society.

Cars

• http://www.kbb.com/  - Online version of the Kelley Blue Book. Good for value of new and used cars.
• http://www.nadaguides.com/  - Can search for classic cars too. Buyers’ guide and maintenance tips are also available.
• http://www.manheimgold.com/  - Good for classic cars. Provides the values of classic automobiles from 1886 to 2003