Suffering from writer's block and in desperate need of inspiration? Or maybe you're just looking for more information about the underlying fundamentals of investing? The following links introduce you to investments and the financial markets.

Use "Investing Basics" to figure out what the stock market is and how it works, to learn the difference between stocks and bonds, or find advice for beginner investors. Move on to "Articles and Videos" after you feel comfortable with the "Basics". If you really want to put your knowledge to the test, go to "Games". You can create your own stock portfolio and compete for real prizes against other teens and investing beginners. Under "Books" you will find exceptional resources to help aid in your path to making proper, intelligent investment decisions. Good luck!

Investing Basics

www.fool.com/investing/beginning/why-should-i-invest.aspx
www.themint.org/kids/index.html
www.themint.org/teens/index.html
www.buzzle.com/articles/beginner-stock-market-investing-dummies.html
www.investopedia.com/university/beginner/
www.coolinvesting.com/stock-market/
www.buckinvestor.com/

Articles and Videos

www.fool.com/investing/brokerage/how-to-invest-20-100-and-1000-and-more.aspx
www.youngmoney.com/credit_debt/top-misconceptions-that-young-people-have-about-money/
videos.howstuffworks.com/home-and-garden/investing-videos-playlist.htm#video-13888

Games

www.youngmoney.com/stock_market_game
www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/Public/Members/Register.aspx
studentcenter.ja.org/Money/Pages/default.aspx
simulator.investopedia.com/

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