The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that, as part of April’s National Financial Literacy Month, it will highlight the key role that investing plays both in driving the U.S. economy and in preparing American investors for their own financial future.
“Investing is an important tool for individuals and families to achieve their financial goals, such as affording higher education, supporting retirement, or simply building wealth for the future,” the SEC said in a statement. “While building their own financial futures, investors also play a key role in driving the innovation-based U.S. economy by providing capital to businesses of all sizes,” it added.
Financial Literacy Month offers an opportunity to highlight the importance of saving and investing for the future. “From stocks, bonds, and funds to the latest market products, investment ultimately contributes to the overall economy of our country,” stated the current Acting Chair of the SEC, Mark T. Uyeda. “All investors have the opportunity to achieve their personal financial goals while playing a role in capital formation, which makes our economy so dynamic,” he added.
Throughout April, the SEC’s regional and headquarters staff will encourage investors to take advantage of free saving and investing tools and resources available at Investor.gov. The OIEA’s newsletter “Ten Investment Tips for the 2025 Investor” offers investors information on how to avoid investment scams, the importance of diversification, how to be an informed investor, and more.
“Whether you’re new to investing or an experienced investor, Investor.gov has resources that can help you build wealth for a strong financial future,” said Lori Schock, Director of the SEC’s OIEA. “Starting early and creating a diversified long-term savings and investment plan that takes into account your risk tolerance can help you accumulate wealth to live the life you want,” she added.
The SEC’s outreach events in April include financial literacy activities for teachers and high school and college students; webinars and events that provide investor education and information on fraud prevention for older investors; and presentations to service members focused on building wealth, avoiding scams, and discussing the benefits of tax-advantaged retirement plans such as the Thrift Savings Plan.
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