You could go to the bookstore and buy a bunch of magazines. You can also access virtually all the same magazines online. Granted you miss the advertising and some of the articles. However, there are several advantages to visiting magazines (or webzines) at their Internet address. The first and most obvious is that there is no charge. They're free. A good price anywhere! If you're a young person and a new investor, these magazines all have something in store for you. Another advantage to linking with these sources is that they will recommend other sites for you to visit … more links.

Many of these sites have research capability. That is, you can go into their archives and source articles on a wide selection of topics. Many include software downloads you'll need. They also feature employment and career opportunities. This is a bonus! After a visit, you'll be able to tell whether you want to subscribe. Many magazine or newsletter sites also provide calculators to help solve your business math problems! Here is a list of online magazines (which also come in hard copy at the newsstand) that should be of interest:

• Business $ense (www.businesssense.com) — A magazine published quarterly for Canada's business students. Plenty of wisdom on careers and personal finance can be found here. The magazine was launched in 1999 (originally a university business plan project).

• CanadaOne (www.canadaone.com) — This is Canada's small business source online. It features excellent articles, expert opinions, reviews, tips, toolkits, and a resources database.

• Canadian Business (www.canadianbusiness.com) — One of Canada's best -known magazines. Features must-read background on all aspects of Canadian business life with a global perspective.

• Canadian MoneySaver (www.canadianmoneysaver.ca) — This resource dispenses practical and profitable financial advice.

• ebusiness (www.ebusiness.ca/eb/home.html) — Important reading for investors in the high tech world.

• IE:Money (www.iemoney.com) — Published six times per year, this personal finance magazine offers strategies to help readers build and protect their financial futures.

• MoneySense (www.moneysense.ca) — This is the magazine and site "for Canadians who want more." It covers a wide range of investment, finance, and spending topics.

• National Post (www.nationalpost.com) — Here you can access The Financial Post.

• Offshore Finance Canada (www.offshorefinancecanada.com) — This is an important site for importers and exporters as well as developers.

• PROFITguide (www.profitguide.com) — Don't miss this one! It has a great section called "Essential Links," which takes you immediately to Daily Newspapers, Business Magazines, Other News Sources, Financial Information, Employment, Government, Marketing, Research, and a number of essential downloads.

• REALM Magazine (www.realm.net) — Another new magazine for young people with an accent on "Creating the Work You Want." Usually profiles topics such as Being Your Own Boss, Personal Finance, and Scholarships.

• Report on Business Magazine (www.robmagazine.com) — The Globe And Mail's monthly business magazine is important reading. It appears the last Friday of each month with The Globe and Mail. Plenty of "meaty" articles to provide insight into Canadian business and investment.

• The Wealthy Boomer Magazine (www.wealthyboomer.com) — This bi-monthly Canadian magazine, with the tagline "In pursuit of wealth, wisdom, and well-being," focuses on the financial and lifestyle interests of those born between 1946 and 1971.