The source library.

Start with the original source. These resources support specific explanations in the guides; inclusion is not an endorsement of a product or firm.

• Investor.gov: Asset allocation and diversification
• SEC: Private placements investor bulletin
• IRS: Name, image and likeness income
• SBA: Buy an existing business or franchise
• FTC: A consumer’s guide to buying a franchise
• Investor.gov: Real estate investment trusts
• Investor.gov: Check your investment professional
• Morgan Stanley: Equity endorsement deals
• SBA: Choose a business structure
• IRS: Limited liability company (LLC)
• IRS: Get an employer identification number

Checked October 26, 2026. For page-specific citations, see the source box at the end of each guide.