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Finance Glossary

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From general accounting to investing to taxes, if you're looking for a far reaching glossary of financial terms, the Finance Glossary has got you covered.

Definitions are concise and are typically presented using examples rather than textbook style definitions. Includes a powerful search that recommends terms as you type.

Investopedia

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This site began as an online dictionary for financial and investment terms. It has a massive database of definitions and explores complex terms in depth and using simple language.

The site has branched out and now offers tutorials, articles and a whole lot more.

Investor Words

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Offering a large database of terms, Investor Words aims to provide clear and concise definitions. Explanations aren't always in depth, but are useful for a quick overview.

The site also offers unique features like a word of the day newsletter, definition slideshows and daily tips.

MoneyTerms

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Based out of the UK, MoneyTerms is particulary useful if your investing in the London exchanges. Definitions are comprehensive and feature wiki style links to other terms within definitions.

Additionally, the site has US to UK and UK to US "translators" to help align financial terms between the United States and the United Kingdom