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08/20/2026

Market liquidity affects how easily you can buy or sell an investment at a fair market price. However, many factors can impact market liquidity, including security type, market stress and trading hours. Before you invest, learn ways you can plan for market liquidity risk.

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08/19/2026

"Pre-IPO" investing promises a chance to buy shares of a public company before it lists on a stock exchange. These transactions come with significant risk, though, and some are outright scams. Learn more about pre-IPO risks and how to protect yourself from this type of fraud.

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Are smartphones skewing what we know about financial literacy? New research by the FINRA Foundation, University of South...
08/12/2026

Are smartphones skewing what we know about financial literacy? New research by the FINRA Foundation, University of Southern California, Montana State University found that taking financial literacy surveys on a smartphone can lower scores and lead to more “don’t know” responses. Why? Partly because those taking surveys on a smart phone are more likely to rush through the questions.

📊 Read the research to learn what this means for how we measure and understand Americans’ financial knowledge : https://bit.ly/45Wc2Sp

As we close out Military Consumer Month, learn how to build a solid financial plan before deployment. From updating lega...
07/31/2026

As we close out Military Consumer Month, learn how to build a solid financial plan before deployment.

From updating legal documents to automating bills and exploring savings options, taking action now can help protect your finances while you serve. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3RC2UPr

The FINRA Foundation and United Way are releasing new research that spotlights United Way of Northwest Vermont and Green...
07/30/2026

The FINRA Foundation and United Way are releasing new research that spotlights United Way of Northwest Vermont and Green Mountain United Way as they engage in a first-of-its kind collaboration, bringing the Working Bridges program to regional scale to reach more workers and serve them better.

In 2025 alone, the program served more than 10,000 employees across 33 employers — reducing stress, boosting benefits usage, and building financial resilience.

📄 Read the report and watch the newly released docuseries: https://bit.ly/4xdm65b

07/23/2026

Mutual funds and ETFs can both offer access to diversified portfolios at a relatively low cost, but there are important differences between these two types of investment products. Learn about factors to consider, including trading and pricing, fees and expenses, risk and more.

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07/22/2026

📢 The FINRA Foundation has released new research with RAND Corporation examining Americans' awareness of financial fraud. The findings reveal notable knowledge gaps that may leave millions vulnerable to victimization. Identity-based fraud, the most recognized category, was mentioned by only about half of respondents, while awareness of other common scam types was substantially lower.

Better understanding gaps in fraud awareness can help inform fraud prevention education and consumer protection efforts.

🔍 Read the research: https://bit.ly/4bEMkoJ

Some military families become long-distance landlords after unexpected PCS orders, but managing property from afar is no...
07/17/2026

Some military families become long-distance landlords after unexpected PCS orders, but managing property from afar is no small feat. Real estate should be approached just like any other investment—with research and consideration. Do your homework and know what to consider before you are faced with that decision.

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07/14/2026

We are pleased to announce that Christine Niles Kieffer has been named Senior Vice President of FINRA's Office of Investor Education and President of the FINRA Foundation.

“Christine's dedication to investor protection spans decades—she was present at the founding of the FINRA Foundation and has developed a number of key initiatives. I am confident she will be an outstanding leader of both entities,” said Marcia Asquith, EVP, Board and External Relations at FINRA.

A longtime leader in investor education and protection, Kieffer will continue to advance FINRA's investor education strategy and lead research and education initiatives that support financial capability, investor protection, and fraud prevention.

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As a service member, financial troubles can affect not only your financial goals, but also your military career. It is i...
07/10/2026

As a service member, financial troubles can affect not only your financial goals, but also your military career. It is important to know your rights if you are contacted by a debt collector. Follow these helpful tips to understand what is OK, and not OK for a debt collector to do.

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