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10/07/2026

FINRA has recently seen an increase in scams that target investors, particularly older investors, and manipulate them into transferring funds from their brokerage and other financial accounts.
Understanding how these schemes work and recognizing the warning signs can help investors better protect themselves from fraud and financial exploitation.

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10/05/2026

In today’s evolving landscape, knowing how to plan ahead and staying vigilant can help protect investors from unpredictable markets and against fraudulent investment scams. During World Investor Week 2026, FINRA, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, CFTC - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, NASAA, National Futures Association Careers and Securities Investor Protection Corporation are highlighting the importance of investor resilience and fraud awareness in a new Investor Bulletin.

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đź“Ł The FINRA Foundation and the AFCPE are excited to announce the selection of the 2026 cohort of the FINRA Foundation Mi...
09/29/2026

đź“Ł The FINRA Foundation and the AFCPE are excited to announce the selection of the 2026 cohort of the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship.

30 military spouses will take steps toward achieving their Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation, setting the groundwork for meaningful careers in financial counseling. The fellowship strengthens financial security and enhances overall readiness across military communities.

▶️ Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/4ysDtQC

09/28/2026

Reliable resources can help you make informed investment decisions. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just getting started, free financial tools, databases and materials from FINRA and other industry regulators provide information you can trust.

▶️ Learn more about these and other free, reliable investor resources: https://bit.ly/4rAWuxr

09/16/2026

While pump-and-dump scams have been around for decades, they continue to evolve and impact investors. The basic framework of this type of fraud often involves three stages: the setup, the pump, and the dump.

⚠️ Learn the warning signs to help distinguish between a pump-and-dump scam and a legitimate investment: https://bit.ly/4y1DjiY

09/02/2026

Disclosure documents can help you understand the investments, firms, and financial professionals you’re considering and make more informed financial decisions. Learn what to look for when reviewing documents such as Form CRS, BrokerCheck reports, account agreements, prospectuses, and trade confirmations.

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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

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