SEC Publishes Resources to Assist Public School Teachers
The SEC launched the 'Just for Teachers' initiative to educate K-12 educators on 403(b) retirement investments without any fraud allegations, charges, or financial misconduct involved.
The SEC announced the launch of its 'Just for Teachers' website to help public school educators understand 403(b) retirement plans and make informed investment choices. The initiative provides free online resources and optional mailed materials on mutual funds, variable annuities, asset allocation, and diversification, with no allegations of fraud or financial wrongdoing. No dollar amounts or legal charges are associated with this purely educational and investor protection effort.
The Securities and Exchange Commission launched the 'Just for Teachers' website on October 6, 2005, to assist K-12 public school educators in evaluating and selecting appropriate investments for their 403(b) retirement savings plans. The initiative was designed to address the tendency of teachers to prioritize their students' needs over their own financial planning, offering easy-to-use tools on topics like mutual funds, variable annuities, asset allocation, and diversification. Teachers could request a free 'teacher care package' of educational brochures by mail, reinforcing the SEC’s mission as an investor advocate. There were no accusations of fraud, no enforcement actions, and no financial misconduct involved in this announcement. The effort was entirely educational, aimed at empowering educators with knowledge rather than addressing wrongdoing. The website, accessible at www.sec.gov/investor/teachers.shtml, was part of the SEC’s broader Office of Investor Education and Assistance. Chairman Christopher Cox and Director Susan Wyderko emphasized the importance of helping teachers secure their own financial futures. This initiative reflected a proactive, non-punitive approach to investor protection.
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- SEC published Resources To Assist Public School Teachers
- SEC launched Just For Teachers Section On Website
- Christopher Cox is Chairman Of SEC
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- Just For Teachers Website explains 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
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- SEC offers Free Teacher Care Package With Educational Brochures
SEC PUBLISHES RESOURCES TO ASSIST PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-143 Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today launched a "Just for Teachers" section on its website to assist public school teachers in grades K-12 evaluate and select appropriate investments for employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement savings plans and other savings vehicles. "At the SEC, we are the investor's advocate," said Chairman Christopher Cox, "and every teacher with a retirement plan is an investor. These web tools for teachers are built for busy educators - they're easy to use, and designed with teachers' unique circumstances in mind. America's teachers understandably make educating our kids their top priority, but it's important for them to think about their own financial future, too." "We've noticed that teachers devote so much of themselves and their resources to their students that they sometimes overlook their own needs, such as planning for a secure retirement," said Susan Wyderko, director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance. "The SEC's new 'Just for Teachers' website will help teachers make informed decisions about their retirement savings options." The "Just for Teachers" website explains 403(b) retirement savings plans, which are tax-deferred retirement savings programs available to employees of public schools, employees of certain non-profit entities, and some members of the clergy. Teachers who participate in 403(b) plans typically choose among different types of investments, including fixed annuities, variable annuities, and mutual funds. The "Just for Teachers" site also provides general information about saving and investing wisely, including the basics of asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing. The site also includes tips and resources for teaching personal finance in the classroom. While all of the materials are available online, teachers can also contact the SEC from the "Just for Teachers" website and request a free "teacher care package," consisting of SEC educational brochures on mutual funds, variable annuities, and other investing topics, which will be mailed to the investor. The "Just for Teachers" website is at www.sec.gov/investor/teachers.shtml. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-143.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 10/06/2005
SEC PUBLISHES RESOURCES TO ASSIST PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-143 Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today launched a "Just for Teachers" section on its website to assist public school teachers in grades K-12 evaluate and select appropriate investments for employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement savings plans and other savings vehicles. "At the SEC, we are the investor's advocate," said Chairman Christopher Cox, "and every teacher with a retirement plan is an investor. These web tools for teachers are built for busy educators - they're easy to use, and designed with teachers' unique circumstances in mind. America's teachers understandably make educating our kids their top priority, but it's important for them to think about their own financial future, too." "We've noticed that teachers devote so much of themselves and their resources to their students that they sometimes overlook their own needs, such as planning for a secure retirement," said Susan Wyderko, director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance. "The SEC's new 'Just for Teachers' website will help teachers make informed decisions about their retirement savings options." The "Just for Teachers" website explains 403(b) retirement savings plans, which are tax-deferred retirement savings programs available to employees of public schools, employees of certain non-profit entities, and some members of the clergy. Teachers who participate in 403(b) plans typically choose among different types of investments, including fixed annuities, variable annuities, and mutual funds. The "Just for Teachers" site also provides general information about saving and investing wisely, including the basics of asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing. The site also includes tips and resources for teaching personal finance in the classroom. While all of the materials are available online, teachers can also contact the SEC from the "Just for Teachers" website and request a free "teacher care package," consisting of SEC educational brochures on mutual funds, variable annuities, and other investing topics, which will be mailed to the investor. The "Just for Teachers" website is at www.sec.gov/investor/teachers.shtml. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-143.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 10/06/2005