Town & Country FCU’s 5th Annual Money Conference

Town & Country FCU’s 5^th Annual Money Conference to offer diverse topics, engaging workshops, valuable advice and all at no cost

Free Conference

The 5^th Annual Town & Country FCU Money Conference is set for Saturday, October 19, from Noon to 5 p.m., at the Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. The line-up of speakers and workshops reinforces the Conference’s goal to present financial issues and topics that offer something for nearly every demographic, and is among the most unique financial education events offered anywhere in Maine. Attendance is open to anyone, and at no cost.

“October is National Co-Op month, and we can’t think of much else that highlights the spirit of cooperation any more than offering a Conference at no charge that can help people learn about financial issues that can have a positive impact on their financial wellness for years to come. This Conference is open to anyone because we want as many people as possible to benefit from the knowledge, expertise and discussion that our workshops and speakers will offer,” remarked David Libby, President and CEO of Town & Country FCU.

The 2019 Conference features workshops on a variety of topics, including a number of new sessions, such as The Sandwich Generation, which is focused on providing information, resources and suggestions on how to start talking to your elderly family members and children about financial issues: Uncoupling Your Money in Separation and Divorce, a workshop to help attendees contemplating separation or divorce understand why and how to uncouple their personal finances to help establish a new life; and What Is Financial Health, Really?, a workshop that features nationally-acclaimed financial behavioral expert, Sarah Newcomb, who will discuss research into the minds of spenders and explain how four simple mental factors can affect your financial health.  Other sessions include workshops on Home Buying, Credit Basics, Paying for College, Saving for Retirement, Estate Planning and more.

There is strong evidence of the need for learning opportunities related to finances, with research indicating that 40% of Mainers don’t have money on hand to cover a $400 emergency, and 78% of Mainers live paycheck to paycheck.

While the Conference runs for the entire afternoon, attendees can choose to attend one session or stay for the entire Conference.  “This Conference is about sharing knowledge and information to help people better understand important financial issues that impact their lives today and in the future,” added Libby.

Although there is no charge to attend, pre-registration is encouraged for planning purposes.  To register, please visit www.tcfcu.com/community-events/money-conference

There will also be exhibitors from the community and various organizations, and complimentary food and beverages provided at the conclusion of the Conference.

About Town & Country Federal Credit Union
As Maine’s second largest credit union with nearly 40,000 members, Town & Country is a full-service financial institution offering a wide range of financial products and services to people who live, work, go to school or worship in Cumberland and York Counties. Designated as one of Maine’s ‘Best Places to Work’ for the past eight years, the credit union has $405 million in assets, and is part of the second largest branch network in the country. To learn more, visit www.tcfcu.com.