Credit cards and consumers

WBUR Radio’s “On Point” had an interesting discussion recently on credit cards, consumers, and a nation in debt, with guests Elizabeth Warren (Professor at Harvard Law School and co-author of All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan), and J. D. Worth (the man behind the well-known personal finance blog “Get Rich Slowly”).  The Library owns Professor Warren’s book (also on audio), and the Get Rich Slowly blog contains a lot of great money-saving ideas and discussions. 

You can listen to the show here, and also add your comments.

Money Conference for Women & Families, September 27

Do you need help with budgeting or credit issues?  Want more information on financial and retirement planning?  State Treasurer Tim Cahill’s office is holding a FREE “Money Conference” next month:

The Money Conference for Women & Families
Saturday, September 27th, 2008, 8:30 – 3:30

Reggie Lewis Athletic Center
Roxbury Community College
1350 Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120

Registration for the September 27th Money Conference for Women and Families opens on August 18th.

Pre-Registration is required for this one-day Conference.  Registration information can be found here–you can sign up for an email reminder to register.  Call the State Treasurer’s office for more information at (617) 367-6900.

The schedule includes a keynote presentation by Dee Lee, CFP and workshops, and breakfast, lunch, and childcare are provided free of charge. 

The Conference website also includes a list of related resources and website links on money management, including information on financial literacy programs in the Boston area.

Consumer Credit information

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Guide to Consumer Credit provides information on state and federal laws regarding consumer credit, including those that govern truth in lending, billing rights, fair credit reporting, and debt collection. 

This publication is also available in the Library in both the Reference and circulating collections.