Personal Finance

The ways in which people communicate have changed with advancements in technology, and so have the tactics of “cold calling” boiler rooms.

It's a fantasy that may resonate with people of a certain era: swimming in a vault piled nearly to the ceiling with glittering gold bullion. This was a regular pastime of the cartoon character Scrooge McDuck in the late 1980s animated classic "Duck Tales."

It’s a scene that has led some to consider Scrooge McDuck one of the richest fictional characters. Of course, for most real investors, amassing and storing swimming pool-size portions of gold is impossible.

Syndicated conservation easements (SCETs), which are a common type of charitable conservation contribution, top the 2021 “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in July.

Execution venues such as alternative trading systems (ATSs), single-dealer platforms (SDPs) and wholesalers have risen in popularity in recent years. In this piece, FINRA staff provide an overview of these venues and explain how they differ from traditional exchanges.

As nations across the globe celebrate World Investor Week 2021, U.S. regulators share tips for Main Street investors, including what to know about ESG investing, digital assets, day trading and SPACS, plus how to spot and avoid broker imposter scams.

As many of us spend more and more time online, cyber criminals continue to lurk in the background, devising plans to steal your personal information. These seven tips can help you better secure your financial accounts and deter cybercriminals from accessing your personal financial information.

SPAC "units" often consist of shares and warrants—or a fraction of a warrant. The terms of these warrants can vary greatly. Be sure you understand the terms of the specific warrants you are considering as well as the risks associated with the offering.

While impersonation scams are not new, surprising new variants arise every day. Regulators have observed an increase in cyber-related incidents, including fraudsters creating fake websites using the names and professional details of actual industry professionals (who have no connection to the imposter sites).

When it comes to financial products that offer diversification, investors have no shortage of choices. Unit investment trusts are just one of those options.

Be careful with unexpected or suspicious checks - there is usually no way to recover the money you sent to a third party.