| About Boiler Rooms: Where Investment Scams are Always on Call: Know how they work, and what sales techniques solicitors use to get you on the hook; (2003, ACC).* Free! |
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| A Guide to Understanding 529 Plans. Learn the ins and outs of college savings plans before you get started; (2007, NASAA, CSPN, ICI).* Free! |
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| A Guide to Making Venture Investments in Small Businesses. Identifies important points to consider before investing in start-up companies; (2002, ACC).* Free! |
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| A Guide to Mining Investments. Use this booklet to understand the risks of mining ventures and learn the questions to ask before you invest; (2003, ACC).* Free! |
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| A Guide to Multilevel Marketing. Defines the term and identifies the warning signs of its alter ego, the illegal pyramid scheme; (2003, ACC).* Free! |
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| An Introduction to Mutual Funds. Understand this popular investment, what pitfalls to avoid, and other factors to consider before you buy; (2003, SEC).* Free! |
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| Ask Questions. Know what to ask about your investments, the issuer, and salesperson’s background as well as how to troubleshoot problems; (SEC).* Free! |
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| Ballpark Estimate. Get an idea of the kind of savings you'll need for retirement by using this handy worksheet; (2001, ASEC).* Free! |
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| Certificates of Deposit: Tips for Investors. Learn how CDs work, who can sell them, and what questions to ask before you buy; (2000, SEC).* Free! |
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| Cutting Through the Confusion. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Know where to turn with your investments--the types of providers, payment structures, differences in legal obligations, and questions to ask; (2006, NASAA, CFA Institute, IAA, FPA, and CFA).* Free! (no hard copies available). |
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 Fighting Fraud 101: Smart Tips for Older Investors. Understand the psychology of a scam and learn how to protect yourself. (2007, FINRA).* Free! |
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| Foreign Currency "Forex" Fraud. Be on the alert for Forex promoters who downplay risk. (2006 CFTC.) Free!—single copy only. |
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| "Free Lunch" Investment Seminars: Avoiding the Heartburn of a Hard Sell. Know what to expect before you accept that free meal and the important of verifying information with regulators before you buy. (2008, FINRA).* Free! |
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| Get the Facts on Online Investing. (2003 NASAA) Contains tips that will guide you when trading securities through the Internet; (2003, NASAA).* Free! |
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| Get the Facts on Saving and Investing. Use this helpful guide for learning the basics of saving and investing; includes worksheets to get you started; (2002, SEC).* Free! |
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| How Do I Verify Before I Buy Securities? Informs you on who to call and what questions to ask before you invest; (2003, ACC).* Free! |
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| International Investing. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK. Get the facts on the special risks of investing outside the United States; (1999, SEC).* Free! |
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| Internet Fraud. Shows you how to spot different types of online scams and how to use the Internet wisely when investing; (2000, SEC).* Free! |
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| Investor Bill of Rights. Know your rights as an investor and what information you need in order to monitor your investments; 1 p (1997, NASAA).* Free! |
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| Investor Knowledge Quiz. Take this short multiple-answer quiz and find out how much you really know about investing; (2007, FINRA). * Free! |
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| Look Before You Leave: Don't Be Misled By Early Retirement Investment Pitches That Promise Too Much. Protect your nest egg by knowing why you should be skeptical of early-retirement investment claims; (2008, FINRA).* Free! |
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| Need Clues About Securities? Learn why securities are more than just stocks and bonds. Plus, understand how the Securities Division can help investors; (2004, ACC).* Free! |
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| Promissory Notes: Promises, Problems. Explains how notes work and addresses the risks to consider before investing; (NASAA, FINRA, SEC, SIFMA).* Free! |
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| Protect Your Money from Dishonest Financial Professionals. Choose and monitor your financial professional with this informative guide. Contains fraud prevention tips and contact info if a problem arises; (2003, ACC).* Free! |
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| Putting Investors First—The Role of State Securities Regulators. Describes how state regulators serve and protect investors; (2004, NASAA).* Free! |
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| Putting Telephone Scams on Hold. Gain some helpful tip-offs to avoid the most common rip-offs over the phone. Be aware of exceptions to the Telemarketing Sales Rule; (2004, FTC).* Free! |
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| Risk and Suitability. Understand the importance of determining your investment risk tolerance level and suitability with your financial professional; (2003, ACC).* Free! |
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| Senior Protection Guide. Protect yourself against the most common Arizona scams with this valuable guide—a must for all seniors; (2006, SEC).* Free! |
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| Smart Saving for College—Better Buy Degrees. Keep pace with the available savings-for-college options. Includes a handy comparison chart; (2002,FINRA).* Free! |
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| Tips for Consumers on Mutual Funds Sold at Banks. Avoid confusion and read this booklet before investing in this popular investment sold at your local financial institution; (1996, ACC).* Free! |
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| Understanding Your Brokerage Account Statements. Points out sections to review when verifying account activity. Includes a handy checklist, glossary, and FAQs; (2007 NASAA, SIPC, SIFMA).* Free! |
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| Viatical or Life Settlements as Investments. Explains what viatical and life settelements are, including the risks to consider and questions to ask before you invest; (2004, ACC).* Free! |
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| Variable Annuities: What You Should Know. Describes what annuities are, how they work, and what charges you can expect; (2000, SEC).* Free! |
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| What Every Investor Should Know. Refer to this comprehensive guide before investing; (2009 ACC, IPT).* Free! —single copy only. |
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| When Opportunity Calls, Take Notes! Keep this checklist notecard ready when a salesperson calls to promote an investment opportunity; (2000, NASAA).* Free! |
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