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Created by Jennifer Boettcher, Georgetown University
The Committee reviews this guide on a three-year cycle. To report broken links, please send an email to rusa@ala.org and put “BRASS Education Committee” in the subject line.
Last reviewed: December 2024 to June 30, 2025
Next Review: 2026-2027
Scope
Finance and investment are business disciplines concerned with the ways in which individuals and institutions can use money to make money. How values are determined and the related decision-making processes are also covered and specific areas include stocks, bonds annuities and trusts.
Terms and Definitions
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)FINRA provides comprehensive market data on equities, options, and a wide range of bonds. It also helps investors build their financial knowledge and provides them with essential tools to better understand the markets and basic principles of saving and investing.
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InvestopediaFind encyclopedia-like entries and articles on business terminology. Also has news and more.
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Investor.govInvestment information from the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA)
