Investor Education
February 1, 2012
NASAA Cautions Investors Not to Stumble When Interest Rates Fall Flat
February 1, 2012 - Following the Federal Reserve’s announcement that interest rates are expected to remain low until at least late 2014, NASAA today cautioned investors to beware of risky or outright fraudulent investments promising higher yield or returns.
September 28, 2011
Self-Directed IRAs and the Risk of Fraud
The SEC and NASAA warn investors of the potential risks associated with investing through self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (self-directed IRAs).
September 19, 2011
Informed Investor Advisory: Social Networking
Social networking in the Internet age allows people to connect to one another more quickly and easily than ever before. Investment promoters increasingly are logging on to find investors ... and their money.
August 31, 2011
Top Investor Threats
The top 10 financial products and practices that threaten to trap unwary investors, compiled by the securities regulators in NASAA’s Enforcement Section.
August 24, 2011
Saving and Investing
Developing achievable saving and investing goals can help you on your road to freedom, security or affording the kind of lifestyle you want.
August 16, 2011
How to Check Out Your Broker or Investment Adviser
State securities regulators should be the first call for an investor before you turn over any money to a broker or investment adviser.
August 16, 2011
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Avoiding being hurt by a con artist is as easy as doing your homework -- before you invest.
August 16, 2011
How to Spot a Con Artist
Investing in securities is risky enough without worrying about whether your salesperson is going to fleece you. To be an informed investor, you must know what danger signs to look for.
August 16, 2011
Informed Investor Alert: Annuities
Annuities are complex products that may combine the characteristics of insurance and investment securities. Because of their hybrid nature, annuities are sometimes marketed as one-size-fits-all products. This is simply not true.
August 16, 2011