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Dec 20, 2019 by FINRA Staff

It Pays to Pay Attention to Your Brokerage Account Statements

You should read your brokerage account statements regularly. Here's why.

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Dec 12, 2019 by FINRA Staff

ESG Investing: Clearing the Air on Social Impact Financial Products

Calling an investment "green" can be subjective, which opens the door to the potential exploitation of the label.

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Nov 20, 2019 by FINRA Staff

These Behaviors Make You a Scam Target

What separates victims from non-victims? "The path to victimization begins with engagement," says FINRA Foundation President Gerri Walsh.

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Nov 12, 2019 by FINRA Staff

Financial Well-Being of U.S. Military Veterans Improving, Surpassing Non-Veterans

Veterans are expressing higher financial well-being, lower levels of financial anxiety, and a higher likelihood of having a will.

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Oct 24, 2019 by FINRA Staff

6 Tips for Managing Your Investments Through Divorce

There are a number of reasons you may want to update your beneficiary designations on your investment accounts. Divorce might be one of them.

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Sep 27, 2019 by FINRA Staff

Cash Accounts: What They Are and How to Avoid Problems

Understanding how to use a margin account from your brokerage.

As Hurricanes Bear Down, Lock Down Your Financial Emergency Kit

Sep 3, 2019 by FINRA Staff

As Hurricanes Bear Down, Lock Down Your Financial Emergency Kit

Now's the time to check with your bank or credit union to see if they offer disaster assistance.

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Aug 23, 2019 by FINRA Staff

Avoid Student Loan Regret With These 4 Tips

Just 43% of those with student debt said they tried to estimate monthly payments before taking out the loans.

Jul 9, 2019 by FINRA Staff

7 Tips For Creating a Better Password

How can you improve your security practices to protect your personal information?

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Jun 11, 2019 by FINRA Staff

Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Here: Don't Let Disaster-Related Financial Fraud Wipe You Out

When disaster strikes, be on the lookout for these three common disaster-related financial frauds.

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Jun 4, 2019 by FINRA Staff

What to Expect When Your Broker Leaves

FINRA recently released new guidance about how firms should communicate with the customers of a departing broker.

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Apr 2, 2019 by FINRA Staff

Get Credit (the Earned Income Tax Credit) Where Credit's Due

Don't miss out on free money from the government when you file your taxes.

6 Steps to Avoid Broker Imposter Scams

Mar 19, 2019 by FINRA Staff

6 Steps to Avoid Broker Imposter Scams

Remember to ask and check before trusting any purported professional with your money.

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Feb 8, 2019 by FINRA Staff

Getting a Pay Raise? Do These 4 Things First

Have fun with some of that money, but if you reduce debt and save some of it, too, it can pay huge dividends down the road.

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Dec 23, 2018 by FINRA Staff

9 Essential Investor Tips for 2019

You could be in a much stronger financial position by 2020. Here's how.

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Nov 12, 2018 by FINRA Staff

Know What Triggers a Margin Call

It could cost you even more money than you invested in the first place.

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Oct 2, 2018 by FINRA Staff

World's Best Investor Tips for World Investor Week

Even if you're a seasoned investor, now is a good time to brush up on the basics -- or learn something new and valuable.

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Sep 25, 2018 by FINRA Staff

Custom-Built Index Funds: Are You the Right Customer?

These are not "set it and forget it" investments.

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Aug 6, 2018 by FINRA Staff and the BBB Institute

The Ins and Outs of Initial Coin Offerings

Like a stock market IPO, an ICO is meant to raise capital -- but the similarities mostly end there.

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Jul 29, 2018 by FINRA Staff

Lend to Friends and Family -- but Only if You Follow These 3 Tips

If you're not careful, the loan could hurt your finances and your relationship.

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