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Investor Tips and Resources

Investing can be intimidating but can be extremely beneficial in the long run. Building a solid foundation for investing includes having emergency savings, paid off high-interest debt, and goals are determined.

Investor Tips

  • Create a solid financial ground.
  • Determine goals.
  • Learn the basics.
  • Starting small is okay!
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
https://www.nasaa.org/investor-education/

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) offers investor education tools for investors of all ages.

https://www.investor.gov/

Investor.Gov allows consumers to get an introduction to investing, find financial tools & calculators, learn how to protect your investments, and more.

https://www.investopedia.com/financial-term-dictionary-4769738

Investopedia financial term dictionary covering all things investing.

https://www.finra.org/investors#/

FINRA offers resources for every step in the investment process.

Resources for Idaho Students

Idaho Resources for Students and Educators

  • Resources for students are pertinent to financial success as students navigate through different phases of life.
Next Steps Idaho- Financial Aid Hub
Offers resources for Idaho students to finance their education, including scholarships, grants, and loans, and details on Advanced Opportunities for grades 7-12 and Idaho LAUNCH for post-high school graduates.

LiLI- Libraries Linking Idaho
150 prime academic research and learning databases that are free to Idaho Residents.

IDeal- Idaho’s 529
IDeal is Idaho’s tax-advantaged 529 savings plan designed to help people easily and affordably save for college. 

General Resources for Students and Educators

Jump$tart Coalition
Jumpstart is a national nonprofit coalition that aims to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy and the need for financial education for young adults and youth.

Paying for College- Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
CFPB guidance that includes the ins and outs of student financial aid and repaying loans to help you make smarter decisions about how to pay for school.

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