| Money Wi$e Women Educational Services, a non-profit organization is hosting a Money Wi$e Women forum on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Silverdale at Central Kitsap Junior High School. The all-day conference is designed to educate and empower women on achieving financial fitness. There is no cost to attend and every participant receives a copy of the book Becoming a Money Wi$e Woman: Getting Your Financial House in Order.
The conference is sponsored by local businesses including CFA Northwest Mortgage; State Farm; Anji Sell, Edward Jones; American Marine Bank and Money Wi$e Women Educational Services.
The opening session is “Achieving Financial Fitness” presented by Marcia Brixey, author of Becoming a Money Wi$e Woman: Getting Your Financial House in Order. The lunchtime session is “Understanding your values and goals to create financial success and prosperity” presented by Shannon Bruce, of Inner Wisdom Coaching. Participants attend their choice of three breakout sessions taught by local professional experts.
- How to start a small business: Donna Kirkpatrick, Kitsap Business Assistance Center
- Understanding the importance of your credit report and score: Donna Davidson, American Marine Bank
- Countdown to retirement: are you ready?: Nadine Toles, State Farm
- Avoid leaving your family’s future to chance: Nadine Toles, State Farm
- Investing 101: Anji Sell, Edward Jones
- Making your mortgage work for you: Carolyn Frame, CFA NW Mortgage
- Understanding the different kinds of mortgages: Carolyn Frame, CFA NW Mortgage
- Dress rich and live richer: Peggy Webster
- Developing a spending and debt reduction plan: Laura Piper, Consumer Credit and Debt Counseling Services
- Minimizing your risk of identity theft: Brenda Wall, PrePaid Legal Services, Inc.
- Wills and estate planning: Darlene Piper
- Organizing your financial records and determine your net worth
Register online, by email or phone by Feb. 23. Send your name, address, email address and phone number to mww@silverlink.net. |
