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March
20, 2008 |
Money
Smart Week
Michigan
State University Extension and National City Bank announce Money
Smart Week Michigan occurring April 20-26, 2008.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago leads the way in
promotion of the 5th annual Money Smart Week campaign.
The
goal of Money Smart week is to promote
personal financial literacy.
This effort also includes a collaborative effort of
agency presentations by community groups, financial
institutions, government agencies, educational organizations,
and financial experts. This
is designed to help consumers learn to better manage their
personal finances.
Please
feel free to contact us regarding information to promote your
own financial presentation at your community agency or location.
Let’s work together to help families and individuals
set and accomplish financial goals with this week as a reminder.
MSU Extension has resources available for your use or can
help you find what you are looking for.
Contact Cynthia Corey at coreyc@msu.edu.
Joni
Purgiel of National City will be presenting an America Saves
presentation encouraging community member’s on the importance
of saving. Cynthia
Corey of MSU Extension will offer Money Smart tips and hints.
Our event will be held on Thursday April 24th
at West Shore Educational Center, 1465 East Parkdale Ave. in
Manistee from 6:30-8:00pm. Please
call MSU Extension at 889-4277 to reserve your seat for this
free presentation.
For
more information, please visit http://www.moneysmartweek.org/michigan
or call the Money Smart Week Hotline 1-877-MNY-SMRT
(1-877-669-7678).
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