Here are a variety of sites designed with young investors in mind. Most are for the elementary to secondary level student.

• There's Something about Money (www.yourmoney.cba.ca) — The Canadian Bankers Association provides a very comprehensive site for young people to learn about money, investments, and banking in Canada. The links page alone is worth the surf. You'll find such categories as "Know the World Around You" (Bank of Canada, Statistics Canada etc.); "Budget, Budget" (a focus on scholarships, exchanges etc.); "Making Your Money Work for You" (featuring bank sites and the major Canadian stock exchanges); "Credit 101" (visit a number of credit card sites), and "Planning Your Future"(student, workforce, and small-business-related sites). The "YourMoney Network Resource Guide" helps you navigate to search over 800 resources across more than 50 topic areas (from Bank Accounts to Student Loans). The site is updated regularly! Teachers and parents will find relevant detail under "Teacher Tools" and "Parent Stuff."

• Investor Learning Centre (www.investorlearning.ca) — The ILC (a part of the Canadian Securities Institute) has just announced an exciting new program, entitled "Investing in Your Future," for grades 11 to 12 students. Teachers may want to inquire about the course materials. Parents may find it interesting to learn more about the Canadian Securities Institute. You can download brochures on mutual funds, capital markets, and taxes.

• SmartStart (www.cibc.com/smartstart) — This site from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is all about money: how to save it, how to invest it, and even how to spend it wisely. It is set up for those under 12 and those 13 to 18. There is also a special section for parents. Young people will enjoy trying the games as well as picking up information on money and banking.

• Bank of Canada (www.Bank-Banque-Canada.ca) — Young people will be able to visit the "Currency Museum" and explore the evolution of money around the world and through the ages. Helpful links to other banking services can be found at this Bank of Canada site.

• Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (www.cfee.org) — The creator of this Money and Youth web site, CFEE is an organization dedicated to helping improve the economic capability and literacy of Canadians. It also features information on a number of workplace and career preparation resources.

• Street Cents (www.halifax.cbc.ca/streetcents) — This site profiles the highly popular CBC show Street Cents. Miss a show? Zoom in here to get caught up and test your "consumer savvy."

• KidsBank.com (www.kidsbank.com) — A U.S. bank web site that explains the fundamentals of money and banking to children.

• YoungBiz.com (www.youngbiz.com) — An entrepreneurial site that teaches kids how to use skills they already have to make good financial decisions. A daily market update offers quotes and news.

• The Young Investor Website (www.younginvestor.com) — This site, provided by a U.S. financial institution, is a place to learn about investing and money.

• Consumer Reports Center for children, youth and families (www.zillionsedcenter.org) — This U.S. Consumers Union site is for teachers, youth leaders, and parents who want to help kids 8 and up "evaluate products, see through ad hype, be money-smart and think for themselves."

• Junior Achievement of Canada (www.jacan.org) — JA has a number of products and services to offer students and teachers on economic literacy.

• TD Student Central (www.tdbank.ca/student) — This site from the Toronto Dominion Bank is good for those planning to go on to postsecondary studies. In "20 Steps to the Top," you can even build your own Personal Portfolio!

• Fleetkids (www.fleetkids.com) — This site encourages learning through inquiry and getting kids started out on the path to money smarts. Valuable for students and teachers alike. Features a stock market game featuring imaginary companies.

• Kids' Money Store (www.kidsmoneystore.com) - Features hundreds of kid's money books, videos, and games. Also presents a variety of learning activities set out by age group. Includes learning materials for parents.

• Independent Means (www.anincomeofherown.com) - This web site is a good place for women under twenty and their over twenty mentors to learn more about creating your own income. It is the leading provider of products and services for girls seeking financial independence. There's plenty of information on starting a business and on making and saving money. It also features an annual Business Plan competition (plans usually due by June 30th).

• Kids Can Save (www.kidscansave.gc.ca) - A source of facts and fun on saving money with links to YTV, Street Cents (CBC's popular show for young people on money and consumer affairs), CBC4 Kids, and others. Suitable for the under 16-year-old set.

• Girls Inc. (www.girlsinc.org) - This is a national (U.S.) youth organization dedicated to "inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold." There are other topics explored besides finance.

• Bizcents (www.bizcents.com) - For youth who want to know more about business and investment.

• Young Investors (www.younginvestor.com) - A (U.S.) place to learn about investing and money. Offers a "game room," advice for kids and parents, and a library that contains informative articles. You can even take a survey on topics like allowances and post-secondary life.