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As educators, saving and investing may feel like the least of your concerns. But knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you’ll ever need in life. Luckily you just need to know a few basics, form a plan, and be ready to stick to it. In this brochure, we cover the basics on managing debt and credit, saving and investing, and planning for retirement. This brochure also discusses how you can help protect yourself from fraud.

As a member of the military, saving and investing may feel like the least of your concerns. But knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you’ll ever need in life. Luckily you just need to know a few basics, form a plan, and be ready to stick to it. In this brochure, we cover the basics on managing debt and credit, saving and investing, and planning for retirement. Part of this brochure also discusses how you can help protect yourself from fraud.

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy believes it is important to raise awareness regarding investment scams that target groups. In this guide, you will learn key strategies for protecting yourself and your community from the potentially devastating impact of affinity fraud.

While money doesn’t grow on trees, it can grow when you save and invest wisely. Knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you’ll ever need in life. You don’t have to be a genius to do it. You just need to know a few basics, form a plan, and be ready to stick to it. No matter how much or little money you have, the important thing is to educate yourself about your opportunities. In this brochure, we’ll cover the basics on saving and investing. At the SEC, we enforce the laws that determine how investments are offered and sold to you. These laws…

Never stop learning, especially when it comes to protecting your hard-earned money. Here are some steps you can take to help protect — and grow — your investments.  

Knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you’ll ever need in life. You don’t have to be a genius to do it. You just need to know a few basics, form a plan, and be ready to stick to it. No matter how much or little money you have, the important thing is to educate yourself about your opportunities. There is no guarantee that you’ll make money from investments you make. But if you get the facts about saving and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you should be able to gain financial security over the years and enjoy the benefits of…

Mutual funds and ETFs can offer the advantages of diversification and professional management.  But, as with other investment choices, investing in mutual funds and ETFs involves risk.  In addition, fees and taxes can diminish a fund's returns.  This brochure explains the basics of mutual fund and ETF investing - how mutual funds and ETFs work, what factors to consider before investing, and how to avoid common pitfalls.