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 Dollars and $ense Financial Workshop
Saturday, October 11, 9 am - 12:30 pm
Sponsored by the FBCC Financial Stewardship Committee
Tired of fighting with your finances? Concerned about identity theft? Interested in the topics of financing your child’s college years, investing for eventual retirement, searching for retirement income or managing the money of an aging loved one?
Then mark your calendars for October 11 when you can get answers to these and more financial questions. The workshop is free and open to the public, so invite your family and friends.
Child-care is available by reservation only. The deadline to reserve child-care is Sunday, October 5. Parents may bring a sack lunch for each child that will be in child-care.
Session Details:
- Your Money Roadmap: The Basics of Effective Money Management
Tired of fighting with your finances? In this session, you will learn principles that will allow you to experience true financial freedom.
You will:
- Develop personal money management skills to improve your cash-flow and learn to live within your means with no financial stress. Most people using these principles typically “find” $50 to $600 of their own monthly income to pay towards specific goals, debts, savings, investments, or retirement.
- Discover a simple method to pay off debts without additional income. See how you may be able to pay off your credit cards in merely months rather than 20 or 30 years or even longer! These principles work well on mortgages, too.
- Learn how to improve your credit score to prevent sub-prime financing on credit cards, cars, homes, and other big-ticket items. We will explain the “ins” and “outs” of credit, predatory lending, and some ways to prevent identity theft.
Instructor: Susan Kelly (Certified Credit Counselor, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of North Central Texas) <<Full Biography>>
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- How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft (including Medical Identity Theft)
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, and it's not just about your bank and credit cards. Learn about identity theft, methods used to steal your identity, and what you can do to minimize the risks and restore your good name.
Instructor: Emily Robinson (Staff Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, Southwest Regional Office) <<Full Biography>>
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- The Accumulators
Are you questioning whether you’ll ever be able to retire or how you will pay for your children or grandchildren’s educations? This session will help you with retirement and education planning along with other basic financial planning concepts. You will learn about available investment tools, financial market principles, and the things you need to know in choosing investments and finding an advisor.
Instructor: Robert McMeen (Vice President - Wealth Management, Senior Investment Management Specialist, Financial Planning Specialist, Smith Barney, a division of CitiGroup Global Markets, Inc.) <<Full Biography>>
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- Investing During Retirement
There are many different ways to invest during retirement. During this session, you will learn some of the investment tools designed to generate income as well as others that are designed for growth with capital preservation. We will discuss the challenges facing retirees, such as inflation, long-term care, and wealth transfer, and help you with tips for finding a financial advisor.
Instructors: Jim Almond, CFP (Financial Advisor and Investment Adviser Representative for Financial Network Investment Corporation) <<Full Biography>> and Michael J Koenig, CPA (Regional Marketing Director for American Legacy annuities) <<Full Biography>>
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- How to Deal with the Complex Financial Issues of Aging
Are you or a loved one dealing with financial issues resulting from aging or disability? In this session, we will discuss important tips for being a better “financial caregiver” and avoiding costly mistakes when dealing with these complex financial and emotional issues.
Highlights of this session include:
- Obtaining Legal Authority
- Quantifying Finances
- Paying Bills
- Accessing Financial Accounts and Information
- Assessing Private Insurance Benefits
- Checking Eligibility for Government Medical Benefits
- Adverse Affects of Other Family Members’ Actions
- Documenting Expenses of Caregivers
- Seeking out Professional Advisors
Instructor: Gary Crooms, Registered Financial Gerontologist® (Founder and Owner of Senior Information Services) <<Full Biography>>
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- Teaching Children About Money
Do you want to protect your children from the multi-billion dollar advertising campaigns aimed directly at their emotions and your wallet? Teen spending in 2004 influenced more than $450 billion in spending. In this session, you will learn the 5 stages of raising “Cash Conscious Kids,” beginning as young as age three, along with useful allowance guidelines, a conclusive review on how to keep your kids from becoming over-spenders in an instant gratification world, and other practical tips. You will also learn information that you can pass on to your kids about how to save, use credit cards wisely, and plan a budget that they can stick with.
Instructor: Deb E. Taylor (Education Specialist, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of North Central Texas) <<Full Biography>>
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