#SECInvestingResolution 7: Visit our Director’s Take articles page. The articles are written in a short, non-legalese format intended to provide you with tips and information on timely investment topics that are important to you. investor.gov/additional-res…

Fraudsters often use social media to scam investors. Be skeptical when using information on social media to make investment decisions. Find out more and protect yourself: investor.gov/introduction-i…

#SECInvestingResolution 6: Sign up to receive Investor Alerts and Bulletins delivered right to your inbox. They provide you with information on how to avoid the latest investment scams and can help educate you on current investment topics and trends.
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#SECInvestingResolution 5: Say “NO GO to FOMO” (fear of missing out). Just because others might buy a particular investment, doesn’t mean it’s the right opportunity for you. Learn more about finding out what’s right for you and your investing goals:
investor.gov/additional-res…

Don’t let someone else live the life you’re saving for. Find out if you’re dealing with a registered investment professional at Investor.gov.

#SECInvestingResolution 4: Do your own research on any investment opportunity you’re considering. Be sure to understand the investment and risks—and don’t rely on celebrity endorsements or online pitches. Learn about 5 questions to ask before you invest: investor.gov/introduction-i…

#SECInvestingResolution 3: Take our Monthly Investing Quiz each month to test your investing knowledge and learn all year long. Start today with our January Investing Quiz!
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For investment advisory accounts with lower balances, small monthly subscription-based fees can add up to a large percentage of the amount invested—and can end up being more expensive than traditional asset-based fees. Learn more: investor.gov/introduction-i…

#SECInvestingResolution 2: Check Out Your Investment Professional.

You can check their background, registration status and more by using the free, simple search tool at Investor.gov It’s a great first step toward protecting your hard-earned money.

Do you know the common red flags of scams aimed at older investors?

🚩 Time sensitive offers
🚩 High-pressure sales tactics
🚩 Too-good-to-be-true deals
🚩 Promises of high guaranteed returns

Learn more: investor.gov/NeverStopLearn…
#NeverStopLearning

For the next 10 days we’re sharing a #SECInvestingResolution a day so you can kick the year off with informed investment decisions.

Resolution 1: Visit Investor.gov for free financial planning tools and resources to help you create a plan to meet your financial goals.

New Year. New You. New Investing Resolutions!

As you prepare for the year ahead, think about making some investing resolutions to help you achieve your financial goals. Learn more about our top 10 New Year’s investing resolutions:
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Feeling festive? Celebrate the new year with the power of compound interest 🎉. Use our Compound Interest Calculator to see how your money 💰 could grow over time 🕑. investor.gov/financial-tool…

End of year tip: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!

All investments have some level of risk—diversification can help mitigate that risk. Learn more: investor.gov/introduction-i…

Service members or their dependents may receive lump sum payments for injuries, loss of life, insurance payouts, or lawsuit proceeds. To make the most of these lump sum payments, SEC Investor Ed and FINRA Foundation encourage you to consider these tips:
investor.gov/militarylumpsum

Looking ahead to 2024? Want to learn more about saving and investing?

Our Roadmap 🛣 to Saving 💰 and Investing 📈 can help you get started or make sure you’re on the right path. investor.gov/introduction-i…

When it comes to investing, it helps to set concrete goals. How much would you need to contribute each month to reach your financial goal? Check out our Savings Goal Calculator and find out: investor.gov/financial-tool…

Working on your financial New Year’s resolutions? You may want to add rebalancing your investment portfolio to your list. Learn more in our Director’s Take:
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Winter break is a great time to think about your financial future. Here’s what you can do to get started: investor.gov/additional-res…

Don’t give your money to a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Always check the background of anyone selling you an investment at Investor.gov.