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What You Need To Know

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Education

Educating consumers on the importance of making wise investment choices is a priority of the Massachusetts Securities Division. To that end, the Division provides consumers with necessary information by distributing, free of charge, various publications, brochures, videos and teaching guides. In addition, the Division sponsors various educational programs for teachers, students and the general public on saving, investing and fraud prevention. For more information or to request a speaker for an upcoming event, contact the Massachusetts Securities Division at 1-800-269-5428.