There is no cost to attend and every participant receives a copy of the book “Becoming a Money Wi$e Woman: Getting Your Financial House in Order.” The conference is sponsored by local businesses including CFA Northwest Mortgage; State Farm; Washington Mutual; BECU, Anji Sell, Edward Jones; Brenda Wall, PrePaid Legal Services, Inc.; & Money Wi$e Women Educational Services. Marcia Brixey received the 2006 YWCA Women of Achievement award in Kitsap County for her involvement in Money Wi$e Women Educational Services.

Opening session is “Becoming a Money Wi$e Woman” presented by Brixey, author of “Becoming a Money Wi$e Woman: Getting Your Financial House in Order.” The lunchtime session is “Embracing the Seven Challenges – How Women Can Earn More” presented by Mikelann Valterra, author of “Why Women Earn Less: How to Make What You’re Really Worth.” Participants attend their choice of three breakout sessions taught by local professional experts which include:

• Understanding the Importance of Your Credit Report & Score — Washington Mutual
• Better Budgeting — Loretta Saarinen, BECU
• Countdown to Retirement: Are You Ready? — State Farm
• Leaving Your Family’s Future to Chance — State Farm
• Making Your Mortgage Work for You — Carolyn Frame, CFA NW Mortgage
• Understanding the Different Kinds of Mortgages — Carolyn Frame, CFA NW Mortgage
• Building a Strong Financial Foundation — Anji Sell, Edward Jones
• Organizing Your Financial Records — Shannon Ronald, Empowering Life
• Minimizing Your Risk of Identity Theft — Brenda Wall, PrePaid Legal Services
• Goal Setting for Financial Success and Prosperity — Shannon Bruce, Inner Wisdom Coaching
• Protecting Your Family: Wills & Estate Planning

Register online at www.moneywisewomen.net by Sept. 28. For more information, contact Marcia Brixey at mww@silverlink.net or (360) 308-0056.