What is FPW?

Financial Planning for Women (FPW) is a monthly educational seminar that meets the second Wednesday (except December) at two times: 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the USU Taggart Student Center room 335 (Bring a lunch), and at 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 493 North 700 East, Logan (at bottom of Old Main Hill). The longer evening time slot allows for more discussion. Programs are free and registration is not required.

Grand Prize Winner!

The Grand Prize Winner of free financial planning from Polaris Financial Planning in Salt Lake City is Catherine Sharpsteen. Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone who responded to the FPW survey in December. We will be using the results in planning for the future of FPW.

Upcoming programs:

In 2010 FPW will be using the workbook Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women (190 pages). Every participant will receive a copy of the $15 workbook. Donations of any amount are appreciated.

January 13, 2010 - Understanding Your Relationship to Money & Test Your Financial Fitness

February 10, 2010 - Credit & Debt: Tips for Smarter Borrowing

March 10, 2010 - Insurance Basics

April 14, 2010 - To be determined by participants

New Credit Card Rules

The Federal Reserve Board has announced new rules to protect consumers who use credit cards from a number of costly practices. Credit card issuers must comply with most aspects of the rules beginning on February 22, 2010. Consumers can learn more about changes to their credit card accounts by accessing a new online publication: "What You Need to Know: New Credit Card Rules." It explains key changes consumers can expect from their credit card companies as a result of the new rules.

What You Need to Know: New Credit Card Rules

For more information about the new rules, including the official press release, visit the Federal Reserve.

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Thanks to the Certified Financial Planner Board Grant for financial support of FPW.