SEC launches investor education website

In what could be a bit of a make-good to investors after missing some massive fraud cases in the last year, <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20090913/REG/309139986&amp;ht=SEC &quot; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;> &#8212;namely Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme &#8212; </a>, the Securities and Exchange Commission has launched its first-ever website devoted exclusively to helping educate investors.
OCT 22, 2009
In what could be a bit of a make-good to investors after missing some massive fraud cases in the last year, —namely Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme — , the Securities and Exchange Commission has launched its first-ever website devoted exclusively to helping educate investors. In a front-and-center embedded video, SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro notifies visitors that the site is loaded with resources that can help individuals will all parts of investing — from analyzing their current holdings to checking out the background of an SEC-registered financial professional. By visiting the investor.gov site, a user will find information that includes sections specifically for individuals who are just getting started with investing, saving for a child's education or planning for retirement. The site is meant to provide investors with in-depth information and “top tips” on how to invest wisely, plan for the future and avoid being scammed. It's available in both English and Spanish. There is also a detailed Seniors Care Package section for elderly investors, and caretakers. The site is also fairly intuitive and has been built using the popular WordPress blogging platform.

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