A free, full-day series dedicated to women’s financial literacy
Featuring Washington Post columnist Helaine Olen, author of “The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated”
Ms. Marty Johannes, Career & Finance Librarian, available for interview.
Women and Money Day at Johnson County :Library
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019
9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Central Resource Library 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS
Admission is free and registration is required for this popular program. Register Online or call 913-826-4600. See a detailed schedule with information about individual sessions and speakers.
Overland Park, KS – Johnson County Library hosts its annual Women & Money Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, bringing together dynamic speakers and local women to encourage financial literacy with a series of special programs and activities. The keynote speaker is Helaine Olen, Washington Post columnist and co-author of bestselling book “The Index Card.” Olen’s top tips, which inspired her book, are included below.
On average, women have only one-third the retirement savings of men, yet half of women manage their family’s finances. Attendees will learn the basics of personal finance and steps to gain financial stability, knowledge and confidence. Library staff will also share the many no-cost resources available at Johnson County Library, including career resources, MakerSpace tools and capabilities, and entertainment for those on a budget.
Helaine Olen’s top tips for women and finance, which famously fit on one “Index Card”:
o Max your 401(k) or equivalent employee contribution
o Buy inexpensive, well-diversified mutual funds
o Never buy or sell an individual security
o Save 20% of your money
o Pay your credit card balance in full every month
o Maximize tax-advantaged savings vehicles like Roth, SEP and 529 accounts
o Pay attention to fees – avoid actively managed funds
o Make financial advisors commit to a fiduciary standard
o Promote social insurance programs to help people when things go wrong
Presented in partnership with Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc (HCCI) and sponsored by Mainstreet Credit Union and the Bank of Blue Valley.
About Johnson County Library At 14 locations County-wide and our eLibrary at jocolibrary.org, the mission of Johnson County Library is to provide access to ideas, information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people’s lives. The Library is supported by a mil levy, by the Friends of the Johnson County Library book sales, by the philanthropic efforts of the Johnson County Library Foundation, and by the dedicated efforts of a corps of more than 1200 volunteers. Learn more at www.jocolibrary.org
