Investor Education

State and provincial securities regulators have a long tradition of protecting investors through financial education.

Investing means putting your money to work so it can make more money.  It is not a get-rich-quick scheme and it’s not gambling.  Being an informed investor means having a plan and understanding each of your investments.

Whether you’re new to investing or already investing, NASAA and its members provide a variety of online investor education resources for investors of all ages.

Saving & Investing Get started on the road to smart and safe investing.	NASAA Fraud Center Learn how to protect your savings from investment fraud.	Are You an Informed Investor? NASAA Investor Alerts & Advisories Annuities Crowdfunding/Investors Crowdfunding/Issuers Derivatives Exchange-Traded Funds Financial Service Providers Franchises Gold Peer-to-Peer Lending Private Placements Social Networking
Seniors Visit the Senior Investor Resource Center.	Adults & Families Build a secure financial future for  your family.
Youth & Educators Find investor education resources for the classroom.	Military Explore resources for servicemembers and their families.
Retirement Planning It’s never too early or too late to plan for retirement.	Women Find out how to navigate life’s many financial transitions.
Resource Library Access a wealth of investor education materials.	Conversation Starters A guide to having the money talk with loved ones.