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How to judge quality of investment web sites

One way to determine a web site’s quality is to look at the URL.

Items for use during week of May 5:

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News Release: Investor information on the Web -- How do you judge quality?

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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

         
 

Here are some investment web sites you can trust

Some web sites with .edu or .org URLs provide reliable information on investments.

Items for use during week of May 12:

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News Release: Investor information on the Web -- How do you  judge quality?

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How to invest wisely

Set goals, keep good financial records, and take advantage of compounding to invest wisely.

Items for use during week of May 19:

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Public Service Announcement

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News Release: Investor information on the Web -- How do you  judge quality?

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How to manage risk

Consider diversification options and working with a financial planner to help you manage investment risk.

Items for use during week of May 26:

Radio Vignette

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Public Service Announcement

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News Release: Investor information on the Web -- How do you  judge quality?

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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 28, 2008