While money doesn't grow on trees, it can grow when you save
and invest wisely.
Knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the
most important things you'll ever need in life. You don't have
to be a genius to do it. You just need to know a few basics, form
a plan, and be ready to stick to it. No matter how much or little
money you have, the important thing is to educate yourself
about your opportunities. In this brochure we'll cover the
basics on saving and investing.
At the SEC, we enforce the laws that determine how
investments are offered and sold to you. These laws protect
investors, but you need to do your part, too. Part of this
brochure tells you how to check out investments and the
people that sell them so you do not fall victim to fraud or costly
mistakes.
No one can guarantee that you'll make money from
investments you make. But if you get the facts about saving
and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you
should be able to gain financial security over the years and
enjoy the benefits of managing your money.
Please feel free to contact us with any of your questions or
concerns about investing. It always pays to learn before you
invest. And congratulations on taking your first step on the
road to financial security!
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-0213
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