When you’re determining what types of stocks to invest in, you might turn to a company’s financial statements to help guide your decision. However, some unethical companies may manipulate their financial information, giving you a less than complete picture of a...
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How does the FINRA arbitration process work?
Congress authorized the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to help protect investors and to ensure that broker-dealers act ethically. One way FINRA attempts to accomplish this goal is through the use of arbitration to help settle disputes. Arbitration...
How investors can protect themselves from financial scams
In late 2008, at the onset of the Great Recession, news of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme exploded into the headlines. Across the nation, people from all professional and economic backgrounds were rushing to liquidate investment funds. Madoff’s clients were no...
How to protect yourself from investment fraud
If there is one universal agreement, it may be that your money should stay as your money. The problem is, there are always fraudulent investment advisors and scammers trying to come between you and your money. There are some key steps you can take to protect yourself...
Will Your Securities Protect You in Retirement?
Part of smart retirement planning includes anticipating healthcare needs. Yet your employer provided health care benefits may not automatically transfer over into your retirement. In addition, benefits coverage may change, and your company may not be legally obligated...
The collateral effects of financial crime on an innocent spouse
Securities fraud robs individuals and families of their livelihood, destroying financial stability and future plans. However, one group of victims is commonly overlooked: that of the perpetrator’s spouse and their family. Many spouses and children of those involved in...
How do you pick an investment advisor you can trust?
Are you on the lookout for a trusted financial advisor? But isn’t that what everyone is looking for? Also, won’t every financial advisor say they are trustworthy in an effort to gain your business? Then how do you go about securing the right financial advisor for you?...
What is fiduciary duty
As a business owner, you have to put your trust in a lot of people for your company to run smoothly and successfully. You build relationships with your employees and expect them to do their jobs well and act in good faith. You might not be prepared for...