FINRA Investor News

 

January 2013
 

Investor Resources

 

New 401(k) "Save the Max" Calculator

Use FINRA's new 401(k) calculator to maximize your contributions in 2013.

 

Pruco Securities, LLC Restitution Information

See restitution information for certain customers who placed mutual fund orders with Pruco via facsimilie or mail (paper orders) from late 2003 to June 2011 and may have received an inferior price for their shares.

   

Investor Alert

 

Investor Alert: 5 Tips to Keep Your Finances from Going Off a Cliff5 Tips to Keep Your Finances from Going Off a Cliff

While the new year is beginning with improving economic conditions, the financial situation of many Americans remains fragile. Here are 5 tips that can help you navigate changing conditions and avoid a personal financial cliff.

 

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FINRA Investor Education Foundation

 

The Investment Con's Playbook

Investment fraud criminals work hard to make themselves and their schemes sound legitimate. In this short video, see cons explain how they separated victims from their money.

 

This clip is an excerpt from the FINRA Foundation's "Trick$ of the Trade: Outsmarting Investment Fraud." Featured on PBS and recognized by Kiplinger's Best of Everything, this hour-long documentary, features stories from victims and cons, and advice from fraud and persuasion experts for avoiding fraud.

 

Teens & Money: Understanding the Break-Even Point

Strong financial knowledge and skills are critical to future success. Share this short video with the teens you know to help them understand the break-even point at the intersection of revenues and expenses—and maybe inspire them to start a new business.

 


 

FINRA News

 

1/16/13 – FINRA Launches Small Claims Telephonic Mediation Pilot Program

 

1/10/13 – FINRA Issues Voluntary Interim Form for Crowdfunding Portals

 

1/8/13 – 2012: FINRA Year in Review

 

 

 


 

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