Investor Education Booklets

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The following investor education booklets are available free of charge from the Secretary of State’s Office, in partnership with Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, the Investor Protection Trust and the American Library Association.

The booklets may be viewed in Adobe Acrobat PDF format* or you may download the booklets to print them out and maintain a hard copy.

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	Five Keys to Investing Success There really aren't any investment secrets. The methods employed by successful investors are well known. This booklet presents a bird's-eye view of five keys used by successful investors. Download PDF
	The Basics for Investing in Stocks No other investment available holds as much potential as stocks over the long run. This booklet will give you the knowledge you need to begin investing in stocks. Download PDF
	A Primer for Investing in Bonds Bonds can be an important part of your investment portfolio. This booklet provides a primer for those interested in bonds. It will teach you what bonds are, how they work, the different type of bonds, and more.  Download PDF
	Getting Help With Your Investments Even the most knowledgeable investor needs help from an investment professional sometimes, even if that professional just handles a stock purchase. This booklet provides the information you need to find and work with reputable brokers and financial advisers. Download PDF
	Mutual Funds: Maybe All You'll Ever Need For individual investors who don't have a lot of time or money to devote to investing, mutual funds offer advantages that simply aren't available anywhere else. This booklet provides an overview of what mutual funds are, how to choose them, the advantages of investing in them, and more. Download PDF
	Where to Invest Your College Money Once you have decided to put money aside for college, it is important to determine where to save or invest it. This booklet introduces different college investment and savings vehicles. Download PDF
	Maximize Your Retirement Investments Deciding where to invest your retirement money is one of the more difficult decisions you will make. This booklet gives you an overview of different investment options to help you maximize your retirement portfolio.  Download PDF