The 'Best of the Web Directory'

Tax planning
Let's face it -- nobody likes paying taxes. But at least now, thanks to the Web, there is an abundance of resources within reach for helping you cope with tax day. The best not only interpret what's required, they spell out the implications, warn about consequences, and suggest, in the finest American tradition, financial moves to minimize the damage. Click here to find out more from Forbes.com.

Company documents
There's a mix of subscription sites and free sites providing public company documents to the investing public. Before paying a fee, check the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site. Click here to view the pay sites that will save you time by organizing the documents in more usable ways.

College planning
College planning can be overwhelming and nerve-wracking, from calculating costs and setting up savings accounts to finding the right school among the thousands out there. Thankfully you can use the Web to narrow your search, hunt for funding and generally lower your anxiety. You can even take virtual campus tours and apply for scholarships and financial aid online. Keep in mind that some services, like test prep and essay polishing, come with an added fee. Click here to find out more from Forbes.com.

Vacation rentals
Luxury hotels can be nice, but sometimes we'd all prefer the comforts of home -- a porch, a well-stocked kitchen and a little privacy -- when we vacation. Whether you're interested in an elegant beachfront villa or a quaint alpine cottage, online is the place to be. These sites are packed with lush photos, tips on local attractions, maps of the surrounding area, and even help finding maid or cook service. Click here to find out more from Forbes.com.

Parenting blogs
These days, it seems like everyone has a blog. Parents, both new and experienced, are using these diaristic sites to share news and tribulations with the rest of the world -- not to mention save their sanity in days filled with tantrums and Blue's Clues videos. Others, which feature links and commentary on current events, provide less personal experience but just as much service. Check out Forbes.com’s selection, which imparts a little of both, from a hip urban stay-at-home dad to an adoptive parent to the mother of an autistic child.

Baseball
Legendary St. Louis slugger Rogers Hornsby once said "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." If only he'd had the Internet. Click here to see Forbes.com’s best baseball sites.

Gardening
The Web has become a tool few gardeners can live without. Not only will you find an endless array of catalog and nursery sites, but gardening mavens will find a profusion of plant databases, garden plans, video tutorials and online design tools. Click here for happy digging from Forbes.com.

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