Beginning tomorrow, April 17th through April 24th, 2010 is the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Money Smart Week. If you have had any questions or challenges with personal finance, retirement planning, assisting elderly relatives in a nursing home, planning for college, opening a checking/savings account or learning how to start investing in stocks and mutual funds...there are over 450+ FREE financial education classes throughout Chicagoland to up your money game!
Money Smart Week Chicago is Here!
I am a proud father, financial strategist, TV commentator and financial talk show host of Money Smart Radio
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Sadly, most people learn about money when they make mistakes. I come from a middle-class family where discussions about IRAs, trust funds, stock market and financial planning was non-existent. Yet, we live in a country where you can get a bachelors, masters and a PhD but when it comes to financial education...we're at the kindergarten level.
I've run into many SMART, SUCCESSFUL, INTELLIGENT, HIGH INCOME people but make seriously poor choices when it comes to money.
A big way to stop this is through education and ACTION!
This year, I'll be speaking at the College Smart Fair April 23rd and 24th, Friday & Saturday at 6-6:30pm and 10-10:30am, respectively - UIC Student Center East. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has organized the College Smart Fair for Money Smart Week Chicago and being sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.
Here's quick vid about Money Smart Week filmed at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago talking about my speaking topic this week, "How to Plan for Your Kid's College without Ruining Your Own Financial Future"
If you have a child/student in junior high or high school, this is a MUST ATTEND event. You can never start planning to early for your child's future and their college education. What you do NOW, has a direct impact in their choices and decisions you make tomorrow!
We'll see you there!
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1 Comment
FNCU_Dave said:
As an employee of a local Credit Union (First Northern CU) I am passionate about encouraging everyone to explore the benefits that Credit union Membership has to offer! Functioning as a financial cooperative, CUs are able to offer higher rates on deposits, lower rates on loans and fewer and cheaper fees. That being the case, we are able to focus on the level of service we provide and guiding our members to financial well-being. Hit the big evil banks where it hurts the most by moving all of your business to your local community or employer based Credit Union!
Two helpful websites:
www.findacreditunion.com
www.ibelong.org
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