It’s Money Smart Week at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox.
On Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m., Emlee H. Smith, Esq. from CFE Enforcement Division of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will discuss the resources available when researching investment decisions. You will learn how to understand the risks, knowing the fees and avoiding fraud. Later that day, Smith will include ten key messages every investor should know from taking control of your finances, setting goals, educating yourself about the market place and potential risks and fraud.
Julie Butus, Health and Human Sciences Educator at Purdue Extension in Starke County, will present a program on how to make your money last on Wednesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. CT at the library.
On Thursday, Scott Miller from the U.S. Department of Labor will discuss ways to take the mystery out of retirement from 10 to 11 a.m. and later in the day at 3 p.m. he will educate you on how to avoid financial setbacks, boost your financial performance and more.
Georgiann Drake from the Social Security Administration will cover social security benefits from on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.
All programs are free and you are invited to attend them all to be more money smart.