Paying Off Your Mortgage is a Mistake
If you are even thinking about paying off your mortgage, think again. Why is the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reporting that Americans are making the “wrong choice” when it comes to pre-paying their mortgage and saving for their retirement? Find out EXACTLY why and how you can empower your financial future. Live event and financial workshop April 22, 2008, 7 p.m., Oakbrook, IL.
Oakbrook, IL (PRWEB) April 21, 2008 — MatthewSapaula, Inc. will host an event April 22nd, 2008 to help middle class homeowners and real estate investors better manage their money more wisely. They will review strategies on how to maximize a homeowner’s greatest asset-their home, protect them from dropping property values and explore options on how to secure their financial future during uncertain economic times. This event is one of more than 350 free classes, seminars and activities promoting financial education that will take place during Chicago’s Money Smart Week April 20-26th, 2008.
“Many people today are feeling more isolated, confused and powerless as they are bombarded with negative news about our country and economy,” says Matthew Sapaula, President of MatthewSapaula, Inc. “Our workshops will help shed a different light to allow attendees to rethink and redefine how to maintain control of their financial future during these unique times.”
Their workshop, titled House Rich, Cash Poor…American Dream to American Trap and How to Avoid It, is sponsored by Wachovia and will be held at 7 p.m. CST at the Oakbrook Marriot, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oakbrook, IL 60523, intersection of Cermak and Route 83. Special guest book signings will be held by financial authors James Kraiss, CFP and David Muti, JD who wrote Discovering Life’s Hidden Financial Treasures and Mortgages: What You Need to Know, respectively. For seat reservations, free report and audio download, call 800.955.0589 or visit http://www.moneyinmotionseminars.com
Coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and its Money Smart partners, Money Smart Week is designed to educate consumers about money management and create awareness of financial education programs on a wide range of topics such as budgeting, retirement savings and using credit wisely.
The educational activities will be carried out by more than 200 local community groups, businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations.
“Money Smart Week celebrates its seventh anniversary in Chicago and continues to provide many different opportunities for people to learn about managing their personal finances,” said Chicago Fed President Charles Evans. “This year’s calendar features diverse and numerous events for a broad range of consumers. During this week, attendees will have many chances to learn where good personal finance information is available.”
Additional information and a calendar of events for this year’s Money Smart Week are now available at http://www.moneysmartweek.org/chicago
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