Mutual Fund - An investment company that pools investors’ money to purchase stocks, bonds, or other securities. Visit investsmart.nh.gov to learn more about which investment options make the most sense for your financial situation.

When you’re just starting your career, retirement plans may not be at the forefront of your mind, but you should start contributing to retirement even when it's decades away. Visit investsmart.nh.gov for more invaluable tips! #InvestSmartNH

Learn the Lingo Emergency Fund – one of the best things you can do is put money aside every month into an emergency fund to help cover unexpected events. An emergency fund should ideally cover six months’ worth of living expenses #InvestSmartNH

When starting out a new job, there’s a lot to learn, especially if it’s your first job. Check out Invest Smart’s “Your New Job: Starting Your Financial Future” to learn how to make informed decisions on the money you earn. Visit investsmart.nh.gov to request your free copy!

Learn the Lingo Financial Planner - a professional who advises clients on managing their finances, generally stressing the importance of investing to achieve long-term goals #InvestSmartNH. Check out investsmart.nh.gov for more investing lingo and tips.

Learn the Lingo: Broker-dealer – financial professional who buys & sells securities. After you open an account w/ a broker-dealer, you can select the securities you wish to purchase or rely on your salesperson to make recommendations and buy or sell for you #InvestSmartNH

The world of investing may seem like the wild west sometimes, but with the right resources, you can effectively navigate yourself to your ideal investment goals. Check out our free New Hampshire Investor Guide to get started! investsmart.nh.gov/investorresour…

Learn the Lingo Target Date Fund – a fund that allows you to invest in a portfolio with a set time horizon, such as your planned retirement date. For more investment lingo, visit Invest Smart NH at investsmart.nh.gov #InvestSmartNH

Happy Spanish Heritage Month! Did you know that the Secretary of State’s investor education program, Invest Smart NH, offers several investor guides in Spanish for free? Check them out at investsmart.nh.gov/investor-resou…

If you are an investor who believes you are a victim of a fraudulent investment scheme or have concerns about a particular financial adviser, you can file a complaint with the NH Bureau of Securities. Visit investsmart.nh.gov/file-complaint for more info!

October is Cybersecurity Month! Visit NASAA’s website at nasaa.org/investor-educa… to learn how you can protect your online investments and spot the common signs of fraud #InvestSmartNH

Learn the Lingo Fiduciary Duty – an obligation to act in the best interests of another person or entity. Financial advisers have a fiduciary duty to their clients. Visit investsmart.nh.gov for more investment lingo!

It’s tough to start investing when you don’t know the basics, but there are plenty of resources out there for the green investor, including the New Hampshire Investor Guide. Check it out for free at investsmart.nh.gov!

Learn the Lingo Financial Planner – a professional who advises clients on managing their finances, generally stressing the importance of investing to achieve long-term goals #InvestSmartNH Check out investsmart.nh.gov for more investing lingo and tips.

Investing can be risky, but there are three strategies that can help manage risk: asset allocation, diversification, and cost control. Visit investsmart.nh.gov to find out what these strategies look like in practice. #InvestSmartNH #smartinvesting

Starting a new job can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first. Check out Invest Smart’s “Your New Job: Starting Your Financial Future” to learn how to make informed decisions on the money you earn. Visit investsmart.nh.gov request your free copy!

Investing in retirement is one of the most important long-term investments you’ll make in your life. To make sure you choose the retirement plan that suits your financial needs, check out the New Hampshire Investor Guide, available online at investsmart.nh.gov #InvestSmartNH

Our staff is ready and willing to share knowledge about smart investing, understanding investments, avoiding fraud, choosing an investment professional, and improving financial literacy! Visit investsmart.nh.gov/investor-resou… to request a speaker for your group! #InvestSmartNH

It's always wise to build an emergency savings fund that would pay for at least three to six months of living expenses. This fund can help cover the cost of unexpected events. For more investment tips, visit Invest Smart NH at investsmart.nh.gov #InvestSmartNH

Learn the Lingo Compounding – when your investment earnings are added to your principal, forming a larger base on which future earnings may accumulate. Visit investsmart.nh.gov for more investment lingo!