Building Your Financial Future

"I Started My Own Business!" Success Stories
Tuesday, April 22, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
CEW, 330 E. Liberty
Do you dream of starting your own business?
If so, plan to attend this free panel discussion and hear stories and advice of local women entrepreneurs who have followed their dreams. Scheduled for the panel are Sandy Ryder, originator of an Ann Arbor cheesecake bakery and the artistic director of the Wild Swan Theater; LaShon Williams-McCants, president of Divorce Recovery Today; and Yodit Mesfin Johnson, a personal image consultant and program manager for the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED).
Ms. Johnson will also discuss programs and services offered by CEED to support small business development.
Please register online at www.cew.umich.edu or by calling 734-764-6005. Deadline to register: Monday, April 21st.

Financial Organization: Planning for Financial Success
Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
CEW, 330 E. Liberty
Presenters: Carolyn Anderson-Fermann, Organizational Consultant, Simply Organized Life; Rob Oliver, CFA, CFP¨, Oliver Financial Planning
By creating organizational systems that work for you, you can gain a sense of empowerment and control over your personal finances. An organizational consultant and a certified financial planner will provide tips and strategies for creating simple yet effective ways to help you organize and pay your bills, plan for expenses, save money, and reach your financial goals. Topics to be discussed include paper flow, organizational systems and resources, and the financial benefits of organization.
Please register online at www.cew.umich.edu or by calling 734-764-6005. Deadline to register: Monday, May 5th.
Co-sponsored with the University of Michigan Work/Life Resource Center and the University of Michigan Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.

How to Save on a Tight Budget
Monday, May 19, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
CEW, 330 East Liberty
Presenter: Kathryn Greiner, Director of Credit EducationÐUM Credit Union
Kathryn Greiner, the UMCU budget guru, is back with a plan to get you on a course for starting a savings account or increasing your savings, especially when money is tight. Learn the three major reasons to save as well as when it is appropriate to use your savings. Space is limited, so please register early for this session.
Please register online at www.cew.umich.edu or by calling 734-764-6005. Deadline to register: Thursday, May 15th.

Co-sponsored with the University of Michigan Credit Union.