There are several online resources from government and regulatory agencies that can help you learn about investing. The library also subscribes to two databases, Morningstar Investment Research Center and Value Line Research Center, that have investment education sections with courses, videos, quizzes and glossaries to help you learn more. You will need to log in to your library account to use the databases from home.
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- FINRA For Investors - Learn about FINRA and all they have to offer investors.
- FINRA Broker Check - A free tool to research the background of financial brokers, advisers and firms.
- FINRA Learn to Invest - Courses, terms, concepts, how to choose an investment professional and many other topics to learn about investing.
- FINRA Personal Finance - Make goals before you start investing.
- Tools & Calculators - To help you make and reach your goals.
- SEC - Check Your Investment Professional - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - A free tool to check the backgrounds of investment professionals.
- Investor.gov – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Learn about investment products, crypto assets, fraud, fees, and more.
- Introduction to Investing - Roadmap to saving and investing, how the markets work, retirement plans and more.
- Financial Tools & Calculators - Free financial tools and calculators.
- Protect Your Investments - How to choose your investments and keep them safe.
- Investing Glossary - Confused by jargon? This glossary may help!