Helpful Publications

Resources available from the North Dakota Securities Department

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Ballpark E$timate
http://www.asec.org/ballpark/
Planning for retirement is not a one-size-fits-all exercise. This one-page worksheet will simply give you a basic idea of the savings you'll need when you retire. The estimate was developed by the American Savings Education Council and is also available through their website at www.asec.org.

Education & Protection for your Financial Security
Publications on the goals and services offered through the North Dakota Securities Department.

Helping Business with the Capital Formation Process

Invest a Little Time in your Financial Education

Know your Rights. Protect your Investments (with Bill of Rights)

Getting Help with Your Investments
Five Keys to Investing Success
Maximize Your Retirement Investments
Three brocures by the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine to assist you in preparing for your future financial needs.

Investor Bill of Rights
Become familiar with the ten "rights" that are yours as an investor. This can also be found in the Investor Education online link.

North Dakota Investor Guide
This investor guide provides helpful information for investors and includes sections on investment planning, alternatives, terms, questions, fraud, tips and resources. This can also be found in the Investor Education online link.

Small & Business
A guide to help you understand how to raise capital and comply with federal securities laws.

Smart Saving for College
A publication of the National Association of Securities Dealers on 529 Plans and other college savings options.

What Con Artists Don't Want You To Know - video
This 16-minute video is available on loan and uses humor to show you how fraudulent financial pitches work ... and how you can avoid falling victim to them. Topics covered in the video include: inside the world of scams, spotting investment swindles, tips on protecting yourself, and where to go for help.

When Your Broker Calls, Take Notes! - PDF file
document size: 15 kb
A two-page form for investors to take notes when they talk with their broker. The form provides basic questions investors should ask their securities salesperson, checkoff boxes and ample space to take notes.