Bank On Greater Pittsburgh to hold free Financial Literacy Symposium
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Bank on Greater Pittsburgh in partnership with Neighborhood Allies will hold a free Financial Literacy Symposium 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 25 at the Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. The event will include a full agenda of informative sessions to aid people in managing their money.
The keynote address, “Your Financial Game Plan,” will be given by Maura Attardi, director of Education and Community Relations at Money Management International (MMI) and the largest nonprofit full-service credit counseling agency in the nation. Attardi specializes in educating professional athletes including the Pittsburgh Steelers, NCAA and WWE.
Other sessions include topics such as “Emotional Spending,” “Financial Stress Busters,” “Get Started on Your Path to Financial Stability,” Budgeting and Cost Cutting” and more.
A free lunch will be provided to all registered attendees from Miss Jean’s Southern Cuisine. Prize drawings will include iPads, Kennywood tickets, movie tickets and gift certificates. The afternoon will culminate with a musical performance under the direction of Trini Massie.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required by calling 412-227-4191 or emailing BOGP@ulpgh.org.