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Personal Finance Information Center
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June is nearly here and is the traditional month of graduation, a time for new beginnings. As you join the world of work, realize that you have a tremendous power to shape your financial future. That’s because you hold the greatest of all assets---time! The ability to set goals and know what needs to be done to reach them begins the exciting journey toward financial maturity.
It isn't hard to find financial advice on how to save money. But have you ever thought about why saving money matters so much? Sure, it's important to set aside money for retirement, for the kids' college education and for those unexpected life expenses, but there's another reason why it's more blessed to save than it is to spend. Saving money makes you a happier person.
If you don't know where your money goes, you'll live and spend from day to day with no clear idea of how much money is moving in and out of your accounts. To help you figure it all out, follow the four simple steps in this article.
West Virginia Money Conferences
Click and Register now for a money conference in your area!
May 8, 2009 - Shepherdstown
September 18, 2009 - Wheeling
October 9, 2009 - Charleston
The Keynote Speaker is nationally recognized financial planner and author, Dee Lee. As always, these seminars are free and open to the public.
Video Seminars (Opens in Windows Media Player)
What is Credit
A 30-minute Money School presentation on the in's and out's of using credit.
For a list of links to useful information on credit, click here.
Retirement Issues for State Employees
Social Security Administration and the Consolidated Public Retirement Board representatives discuss planning your retirement. (Approximately 30-minutes)
Decisions for a Secure Retirement
A financial consultant talks about investing for your retirement. (Approximately 30-minutes)
External Links to Great Resources
Tomorrow’s Money
This website provides a variety of useful financial planning resources and information. The information has been customized for the West Virginia State Treasurer by The Bond Market Foundation.
Money Smart
This is an excellent basic adult financial planning course put together by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation that we highly recommend.
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