JOHNSON CITY—Women use money every day, earn more than $1 trillion a year, control 55 percent of the nation's wealth, and handle 75 percent of family finances. However, many women haven't started planning for their future financial well-being, or they haven't planned efficiently.
The free, 10-part lunch break series, "Women and Money: A Guide to Financial Well-being," is being offered at East Tennessee State University. It is designed to help women with low-to-moderate income levels take charge of their financial health now and in the future.
Ani Quinby of ETSU's Center for Community Outreach and Family Services facilitates the noon series on Thursdays, Jan. 24- March 28, in the ETSU Women's Resource Center, located in suite 2 of the Panhellenic Hall basement. Lunch will be provided.
The seminars, with the help of the 10-chapter guidebook, "Women and Money," are designed to educate and empower women in financial planning through easy-to-understand lessons in a social environment that "fosters learning through real life solutions and interpersonal connections." The series was developed through years of research, feedback from focus groups, and support from legal and investment professionals.
The guidebook covers such topics as goal-setting, budgeting, managing credit, investing and retirement planning. It is also a valuable financial resource that is stocked with a detailed glossary and references for text, Web sites and other outside financial planning guides.
"Women and Money: A Guide to Financial Well-being" is part of SAFECO's "Strengthening Neighborhoods," and is co-sponsored by ETSU's Center for Community Outreach and Family Services, ETSU's Women's Resource Center and Eastern Eight Community Development Corp.
For more information, reservations, or special assistance or seating for persons with disabilities, contact the Women's Resource Center at (423) 439-7847 or Ani Quinby at (423) 232-5070.