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How to stop investment fraud

Contact the Iowa Insurance Division to check out accuracy of investment information.

Items for use during week of April 7:

Radio Vignette

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Public Service Announcement

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News Release: The Iowa Insurance Division Helps Prevent Investment Fraud

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Investors

For More Information

Where to Invest Your College Money
College Savings Iowa™ 529 Plan
Recordkeeping for Individuals
Mutual Funds: Maybe All You'll Ever Need
A Primer for Investing in Bonds
The Basics for Investing in Stocks
Beginner’s Guide to Asset Allocation, Diversification, and Rebalancing
Five Keys to Investing Success

         
 

Use services of Seniors Against Investment Fraud

A group of Iowa RSVP volunteers may be able to help you avoid investment fraud.

Items for use during week of April 14:

Radio Vignette

2:10 minutes: Listen button
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Public Service Announcement

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News Release: The Iowa Insurance Division Helps Prevent Investment Fraud

(This news release also was used with the materials for the week of April 7.)  View online | Download

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How to hire a financial advisor

If you don’t have the time, knowledge, or motivation to manage your investments, hiring a financial advisor may be your best strategy.

Items for use during week of April 21:

Radio Vignette

2:45 minutes: Listen button
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Public Service Announcement

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News Release: Selecting a Financial Advisor

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How to evaluate possible financial advisors

Check out possible advisor fee structures. Also make sure you feel comfortable discussing your detailed finances with whomever you pick.

Items for use during week of April 28:

Radio Vignette

2:50 minutes: Listen button
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Public Service Announcement

60 seconds: Listen Button
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News Release: Selecting a Financial Advisor

(This news release also was used with the materials for the week of April 21.) View online | Download

 

Investors

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Iowa State Extension’s Invest Wisely project is funded by a grant from the Investor Protection Trust (IPT). The IPT is a nonprofit organization devoted to investor education. Since 1993 the IPT has worked with the States to provide the independent, objective investor education needed by all Americans to make informed investment decisions. www.investorprotection.org

Updated May 5, 2008