Taking Charge in Tough Times
Protecting you and your money in a turbulent economy
By: State: Washington | Source: AARP.org
With skyrocketing costs on everything from food to utilities, families losing their homes, retirement accounts shrinking and millions of Americans without a job, it's no wonder that Washingtonians are feeling swamped by the wake of the economic downturn. To make matters worse, crooks and swindlers have emerged with a new crop of scams and schemes designed to take advantage of today’s turbulent economy.
Where can you turn for the resources you need and sound advice on how to protect you and your money? AARP has joined forces with some of the state's leading consumer advocates and experts to help you weather the financial storm.
Join us for a series of free public events and learn how to outsmart investment fraud, stay safe online, guard your identity, protect your retirement savings, cut costs and save money.
Sign up now to attend a free "Taking Charge in Tough Times" event and hear from the experts with AARP, the Attorney General's Office, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), and KCTS-9.
Events are planned from 9:30am–2:00pm in the Tri-Cities on April 8, Bellevue on April 22 (now FULL, we can no longer accept registrations for this location), Vancouver on May 6, and in Spokane on June 3 (locations listed below).
Participants will receive free educational materials on how to navigate today’s tough economy. Lunch is also provided. Space is limited and the April 22 Bellevue location is now full. Register by calling toll-free 1-877-926-8300 or online using our registration form. Please be sure to fill out all required fields when using the online registration form. If you would like to mail in your registration form, please print the application and mail it to address listed on the application.
"Taking Charge in Tough Times" free public events:
Wednesday, April 8
Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 Grandridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99336
Wednesday, April 22 [This event location and date are now FULL and we can not take any more registrations, please choose another.]
Red Lion Hotel Bellevue
11211 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Wednesday, May 6 [This event location and date are now FULL and we can not take any more registrations, please choose another.]
Vancouver Red Lion Hotel at the Quay
100 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Wednesday, June 3
Red Lion Hotel at the Park
303 W. North River Drive
Spokane, WA 99201
Space is limited. Take charge of your financial future by registering online or by calling toll-free 1-877-926-8300.
Other Resources
Washington State Office of the Attorney General
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Department of Financial Institutions
KCTS-9 public television
www.kcts9.org
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