A few years ago, we called Google the Internet's best-kept secret. In 2007 its stock price topped US$700, while its market cap cruised well north of $200 billion, so that title no longer applies. (Perhaps Altavista could claim the crown?) Anyway, it's still a fine search tool. Try it right here.

Since 1981, the Canadian MoneySaver has been one of Canada's most respected sources of practical, no-nonsense financial advice. In a business crowded with self-styled "gurus" and pump-and-dump scammers, Dale and Betty Ennis are a class act. Their publication has helped thousands by cutting through the bewildering array of investment possibilities with sensible, objective and jargon-free information.

Norm Rothery may call himself "stingy," but his investment site, the Stingy Investor, isn't about being a tight-fisted miser. What it does offer is solid commentary on value investing as well as fundamental analysis designed to help you avoid overpaying for stocks. Stingy News is an excellent collection of articles — from a wide variety of media — that consistently features a clear-eyed perspective. The site is updated frequently.