More investment information resources

More Web and Library Resources

11 - Safeguarding Your Investments  (back to Table of Contents)

Websites:

Rutgers University's "Investing For Your Future" home study course Website
Particularly Unit 11 on Investment Fraud.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Includes investor alerts, investor choices and investor protection including a complaint center.

Washington State Dept. of Financial Institutions
Includes information on alerts, enforcement actions, filing a complaint, identity theft, investments (avoiding scams) and verifying a license.

Investing Online Resource Center
Information on staying safe including tips to protect yourself online and spotting investment fraud.

North American Securities Administrators Association Podcasts
A series of podcasts produced by NASAA to provide investors with　investor protection news and information. These are succinct, two-to-three minute,　investor education podcasts to help learn about investing wisely, avoiding fraud and how to exercise your rights as an investor.

Books:

What every Investor needs to Know by WA Dept. of Financial Institutions 1995
V 332.6 WHAT-EVE Video
VHS video and short booklet about preventing and resolving problems with Investment Professionals.

Enron Proof Your 401(k) by Christa Boyles
332.024 BOYLES 2003
Steps to keep your money safe. Specialized for 401(k)s.

Revised 12/18/08

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