| City Knowledge Network (National League of Cities) -- Find websites of member municipalities and search for any City-related topics of interest. |
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| Consumer Price Index (CPI Data) -- Maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this website provides the easiest access to data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. |
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| Computation Knowledge Engine -- Get computer answers to factual queries, financial and other, plus an equation solver. A very slick and useful website. |
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| Current Banking Rates: Bankrate.com -- Provides in-depth, free information regarding financial rates on more than 300 financial products including mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, etc. |
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| Federal Reserve Interest Rates -- The most current federal interest rates that are available. Data is updated weekly on Monday at 2:30pm (unless Monday is a federal holiday). |
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| FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) -- A massive database of over 21,400 U.S. economic time series. All data is downloadable in several user-friendly formats. |
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| Investopedia -- A website designed to improve investment knowledge and understanding for any potential investor, large or small. |
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| IRS Information for the Tax Exempt Community -- This website, sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, provides nearly everything a lay person might need, either as a prospective bond buyer or interested third-party. |
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| Kansas Division of Municipal Services Budgeting Site -- This portion of the Municipal Services website contains the
annual state budget for all Kansas cities and gives the user an opportunity to compare city budgets across the state. |
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| Kansas Division of Municipal Services -- This website is specifically designed for Kansas cities and counties and provides current budgeting information and forms. |
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| Muni Net Guide -- Municipal related search for bonds, economic development, etc. |
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| Official Statements and Bond Data for Municipal Governments -- Find information related to bonds, notes, or other municipal securities. Enter name of City or CUSIP number. |
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| Online Financial Calculators: KJE Computer Solutions -- Contains a very comprehensive listing of Financial Calculators complete with dynamic graphs and reports. These calculators can be embedded into any website! |
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| Public Finance: Governmental Finance Officers Association (GFOA) -- A leading source of expert knowledge in public financial management, policy development, and recommended practices. |
