FINRA Foundation

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day , FINRA joins the Elder Justice Coordinating Council and other organizations to shine a light on imposter scams that attempt to lure older adults into sharing money, financial account access and personal information. FINRA, the .S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulators will provide a guarantee on an investment, offer to facilitate your participation in any sort of money-making scheme, or request access to your personal assets.

▶️ Learn steps you can take to help reduce fraud risk: https://bit.ly/4oCDM7i

If you’re an active trader, you might consider pursuing a strategy involving frequent, intraday trading. But trading often and within the same day comes with added risks, especially when trading on margin. Before you get started, understand how this strategy works and the risks involved.

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How financially resilient are U.S. veterans?

The FINRA Foundation has released new research examining financial resilience among U.S. veterans, drawing on six years of data from the National Financial Capability Study.

The report explores:
💡 How veterans' financial resilience compares to that of non-veterans
💡 How financial resilience varies within the veteran population
💡 Trends in financial resilience over the past several years

The research offers insights as we recognize those who have served our country.

📄 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4a7om4D

⚠️ Investment-related impersonation scams can be difficult to spot. In these schemes, scammers misuse the names of real, registered investment professionals or firms to appear legitimate. Learn about common tactics used to target investors and steps you can take to help protect yourself from imposter scams.

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This Financial Capability Month, we celebrate the impact of Thinking Money for Kids, an initiative of the FINRA Foundation and the American Library Association. Thanks to this program, library workers across all 50 states are empowered to engage children in the exploration of essential financial topics like saving, spending, sharing, and budgeting.

Participating libraries are now confidently continuing financial education as a core part of their mission, expanding access to vital resources in communities nationwide.

📖 Explore the resource guide and booklist: https://bit.ly/3R0zqKb
📊 Review the full evaluation report of Thinking Money for Kids: https://bit.ly/3R0zqKb

Fraud involving brokerage firm customer account takeovers is becoming more common. FINRA has seen a rise in these incidents, making it more important than ever to understand how these cybercrimes occur. Learn how account takeovers happen and what you can do to help protect your financial accounts.

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