FINRA Investor Education Foundation

Congratulations to the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust on the launch of their new BBB Scam Survival Toolkit. This vital toolkit features resources designed to help scam survivors restore their financial, emotional and mental health. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation's Christine Niles Kieffer participated in a launch event held on the inaugural "National Scam Survivor Day" (each year, the second Thursday in May) to uplift scam survivors and spotlight the toolkit. 🛠️ https://bit.ly/4buWd65

From tobacco producers to payment services and more, some major businesses have been spun off from their previous corporate owners. Why do corporations spin off subsidiaries, and what does this mean for investors? Read more ▶️ https://bit.ly/4dvVp1n

Offers to help recover lost money from a previous investment scam may appear credible at first glance, but this could be a form of advance fee fraud. Learn how to spot and avoid fraudulent recovery offers. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3WXrxGB

Hey, Brownie troop leaders and caregivers! 🚨 Guess what? The Brownie Entrepreneurship badges are now available in English and Spanish! 🙌 Your Girl Scouts will love exploring these fun and exciting badges. 🛒💖 Girls can build an entrepreneurial mindset and positive money habits as they dive into financial education. Huge shoutout to The FINRA Investor Education Foundation for their support! https://lnkd.in/g5HHx_cy FINRA Investor Education Foundation . . ¡Hola, líderes de tropa Brownie y cuidadores! 🚨 ¿Adivinen qué? ¡Las insignias de Emprendedurismo Brownie ahora están disponibles en inglés y español! 🙌 A tus Girl Scouts les encantará explorar estas divertidas y emocionantes insignias. 🛒💖 Las niñas pueden desarrollar una mentalidad emprendedora y hábitos monetarios positivos mientras aprenden sobre educación financiera. Muchas gracias a FINRA Investor Education Foundation por su apoyo. https://lnkd.in/g5HHx_cy FINRA Investor Education Foundation

Do you own bonds or have money invested in a bond fund? If so, take time to brush up on two factors that can impact bond prices and fund returns—interest rate changes and a bond's duration. Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3ZxeSeB

Earnings season can be a busy and volatile time in the stock market, but it can offer investors a chance to determine how a wide range of companies performed in the recent past. Learn the basics of earnings season in our recently refreshed Investor Insights article. Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3X6e5zB

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, NASAA, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Office of Customer Education and Outreach, and FINRA have issued an Investor Alert to warn investors about relationship investment scams, where fraudsters hide their true identities, gain the trust of unsuspecting targets (often online or through text messages), and then defraud them through fake investments. Learn more in our new Investor Insights article ▶️ https://bit.ly/3XC75L8

Many in Puerto Rico lack financial security— with 47% of those surveyed living in a state of financial fragility. Disparities are particularly profound for those who are younger, earn lower income and lack a four-year degree. Discover these and other insights about the financial capability of those in Puerto Rico with the most recent study from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Xycwus Muchos en Puerto Rico carecen de seguridad financiera— con un 47% de aquellos encuestados viviendo en un estado de fragilidad financiera. Las disparidades son particularmente graves para los jóvenes, aquellos con menos ingreso, y sin un diploma universitario de cuatro años. Descubre estos y otros hallazgos sobre la capacidad financiera de los adultos en Puerto Rico en el estudio más reciente de la FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Aprenda más ▶️ https://bit.ly/4gbZzOu

Has a major life event changed your financial situation? Or, are you interested in investing in stocks and bonds? Consider working with an investment professional to help you navigate your financial future. Learn how to choose a qualified professional to help you reach your financial goals. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3zffQOa

Unlock your retirement potential without relying on an employer-sponsored plan. Setting up your own retirement plan is quicker and easier than you expected. Explore your options to secure your financial future. 🌟 https://bit.ly/37la3qO