Money classes aimed at women?
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Money classes aimed at women?
| Tue, 03-07-2006 - 2:04am |
Hi, all. I know there was a recent discussion about trying to teach young women and especially, kids, the value of $$, saving, etc. Have any of you ever been to seminars, classes, geared toward women and savings, investing, etc.? Investment clubs--I dont hear much about them anymore, but one woman I used to work with is taking a financial class about stocks, etc. Anyone every do this? Did it help? WHo taught it? Thanks. Whiz.

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Whiz,
I have been reading some of David Bach's work and he has a book called Smart Women Finish Rich. I haven't actually read the whole book (read a good chunk in a bookstore) but he does have some seminars I would love to attend. Unfortunately they won't be in my area anytime soon but they might be in yours. His site is finishrich.com.
I know that our local community college has basic financial management courses and basic investing classes. We also have a private continuing education school that offers reasonably priced classes and they have 2-3 pages of money classes every catalog and some are focused on women.
I've been looking for an investment club forever. Seems like you either need to know someone in one to get an invite or be willing to start your own.
HTH!
Peg
Yep, it's a current publication so it will be at Amazon or BN but you should look around to see if you can find a used copy. I use www.campus1.com to look for books I'm interested in purchasing used. I just pulled this one up and there aren't any super bargains but there are several that are about 1/2 of the regular price.
Also, my library system has a couple copies but they were both checked out and I just haven't messed with putting them on hold yet.
Peg
Hi Whiz,
I attended a "Smart Women Finish Rich" workshop sponsored by my bank's Investment/Financial division. It was in the evening, women only, great food and wine. After the presentation (which included a SWFR workbook) they "raffled" 3 copies of the book. This was the first time I had heard of David Bach and I really enjoyed the simplicity of the information. I would check with your local Chamber of Commerce to see if they know of a workshop in your area or could refer you to a local investment company. You can also check out David Bach's website at http://www.finishrichmedia.com/live_events/seminars_women.php or www.davidbach.com to see where a seminar may be in your area. Let us know what you find out.
Susan
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