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# Useful Websites

Below is a list of websites run by federal agencies, state regulators, consumer groups and self-regulatory organizations that may be helpful to individual investors.  You can find out if you’re dealing with a registered investment professional with a free simple search on Investor.gov’s homepage. 

## Featured Content

Investing Quiz – April 2024
Celebrate financial capability month by testing your knowledge of IRAs, index funds, and more! 

Free Financial Planning Tools
Access savings goal, compound interest, and required minimum distribution calculators and other free financial tools.

Loud Budgeting
What is “loud budgeting” and how can it help you meet your financial goals? Learn more by reading our latest Director’s Take article.

How to Open a Brokerage Account
Read our Investor Bulletin to learn what to expect when opening a brokerage account.

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