Investor.gov has tools and resources that can make you a more informed investor. Below are links to targeted pages to help you build wealth and avoid scams.
If you plan to work with a broker or investment adviser, check them out first to make sure they are licensed and registered. You’ll also see if they have red flags like customer complaints or disciplinary actions.
Learn more about how to Protect Your Investments.
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Financial educators: The HoweyTrade Investment Program Classroom Activity | Investor.gov, is a 30-minute activity that gives students tools to be more discerning consumers of information. It features a video that “promotes” a scam investment and then a second video that highlights the tactics used by the scam artist and steps your students can take to protect themselves from bogus investments. The activity also has a turnkey PowerPoint presentation, teacher’s guide, worksheets, and related investing quiz. Investor.gov also has a Teacher’s Page, Investing quizzes, and educational handouts for your students.
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