Teaching children about personal finance is topic for Sept. 27 ‘In the Money’ personal finance forum

August 21, 2007 – Jennifer Cohen, deputy chief of staff for State Treasurer Richard Moore, will be speaking on the topic: “If I Only Knew Then what I Know Now: Financial Literacy for our Youth” at the Sept. 27 In the Money program.

This breakfast program, held at the Capital City Club in downtown Raleigh, is presented by the North Carolina State University College of Management and Scott & Stringfellow, a BB&T Corporation affiliate.

The quarterly In the Money programs begin with breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by a presentation and discussion at 8:00 a.m. The program concludes at 9 a.m. There is a $15 cost to attend and reservations are requested. Please call the Capital City Club at 919.834.8829 to make reservations. View driving and parking directions on the Capital City Club's website.

How to teach children about financial matters has been a continuing struggle for parents and educators alike. As part of her professional responsibilities, Cohen promotes and oversees financial literacy efforts in the state. At this “In the Money” session on financial literacy, she will be discussing what is happening statewide and sharing best practices for teaching financial literacy to youth at home, in the community, and at school. A graduate of the University of California-Los Angeles and Loyola Law School, Cohen practiced law in California and New York before moving to North Carolina.

Cohen has extensive experience in strategic development, particularly in the non-profit sector, and has a passion for community work and public programs. This session will be particularly meaningful for those interested in helping children gain the knowledge that they will need to make informed financial decisions as consumers.

There is a $15 cost to attend and reservations are requested. Please call the Capital City Club at 919.832.5526 to make reservations.

This personal finance forum series is offered as an informal educational program by Scott and Stringfellow, Inc., and the North Carolina State University College of Management.