The SEC Chairman will discuss how to make informed investment decisions, monitor investments, and avoid costly mistakes. He will also point out the questions people should ask before they invest. The Portland town meeting will be the 31st such event in a national series to promote public understanding of the securities markets and awareness of the risks and rewards of investing. 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The one-hour seminars will include sessions on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and online investing.
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended because seating is limited.
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