Financial Planning Association of NJ to Kick Off Financial Planning Week
By Mel Fabrikant Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 04:07 PM EDT
The Financial Planning Association of New Jersey (FPANJ) is holding its annual Financial Planning Week (October 6-12), filled with a host of public education events that will benefit individuals across New Jersey, especially during these challenging economic times. The organization recognizes that more than ever Americans' who want a bright financial future must plan for it.
As we continue to see a downturn in investment and credit markets continue and declining real estate values impact a significant percentage of New Jersey residents, it is more important than ever for people to maximize all of their investment and money management opportunities. Helping people make the most of their money is at the core of the Financial Planning Week activities that are scheduled throughout the state. The full list of events follows.
The FPANJ is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on the value of financial planning and fostering financial literacy within the community. The organization has more than 900 members active throughout New Jersey, including areas as far north as Vernon and as far south as Ocean City. Planners are prepared to speak about such topics such as financial and investment planning, how to prepare for and produce income in retirement, education planning and preparing for tax time.
Financial Planning Week: October 6-12, 2008
· New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance and FPANJ volunteers will participate in Financial Literacy Month at various NJ high schools throughout the month of October.
· October 4th, Dover Health Fair. (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Financial planning basics, budgeting, credit presentations as well as financial planning literature for attendees.
· October 6th, Capitol Day - NJ State Capitol, Trenton. (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) This event will provide legislators, staff members, and the public an opportunity to talk with a Financial Planning Association member to learn more about the value of financial planning and offers the public the chance to discuss financial planning issues with a professional.
· October 6th, Bridge the Gap - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Park, the Mansion. (5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) This program is designed to meet the needs of financial planning students in CFP registered education programs and for new planners just starting their career in financial planning.
· October 7th, Financial Health Day at Bergen Community College. (9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Includes two sets of workshops for students about the basics of planning, money management and credit issues. There will be a Financial Planning Week Proclamation from the President of the College and the FPANJ will also award $500 to the winning E$$AY Challenge student based on their essay about personal finance.
· October 7th, Surviving the Mortgage Crisis, Roseland. (6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Joint conference with the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
· October 8th, Junior Achievement Day at the Village Charter School, Trenton. (8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
· October 11th, Special Needs Planning Conference - Children’s’ Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. (1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Renowned planners and authors in this field, Nadworny & Haddad, will join representatives from government and the non-profit sector and an attorney to frame the important issues in life planning in this specialized field and answer audience questions.
· October 18th, Literacy Volunteers Mercer County, Hamilton. (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). Financial Education for the literacy volunteer tutors as part of their professional development.
About FPANJ
The Financial Planning Association of New Jersey is dedicated to teaching individuals of all income levels how they can best direct their financial resources to reach their full financial potential. Financial planners who are members of FPANJ are trained professionals who use their talents and expertise to provide competent, comprehensive solutions to their clients, based on client needs. FPANJ is the voice and the premier resource to the public, and its own members, on the Financial Planning profession and they continually work in the community to further their mission of:
educating the public on the benefits and value of the financial planning process
working with clients of all ages and income levels to help them harness and maximize their full financial capabilities so they can live a fuller and more meaningful life
championing the value of financial planning, advancing the financial planning profession, and enhancing the professional development of its members
As we continue to see a downturn in investment and credit markets continue and declining real estate values impact a significant percentage of New Jersey residents, it is more important than ever for people to maximize all of their investment and money management opportunities. Helping people make the most of their money is at the core of the Financial Planning Week activities that are scheduled throughout the state. The full list of events follows.
The FPANJ is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on the value of financial planning and fostering financial literacy within the community. The organization has more than 900 members active throughout New Jersey, including areas as far north as Vernon and as far south as Ocean City. Planners are prepared to speak about such topics such as financial and investment planning, how to prepare for and produce income in retirement, education planning and preparing for tax time.
Financial Planning Week: October 6-12, 2008
· New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance and FPANJ volunteers will participate in Financial Literacy Month at various NJ high schools throughout the month of October.
· October 4th, Dover Health Fair. (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Financial planning basics, budgeting, credit presentations as well as financial planning literature for attendees.
· October 6th, Capitol Day - NJ State Capitol, Trenton. (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) This event will provide legislators, staff members, and the public an opportunity to talk with a Financial Planning Association member to learn more about the value of financial planning and offers the public the chance to discuss financial planning issues with a professional.
· October 6th, Bridge the Gap - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Park, the Mansion. (5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) This program is designed to meet the needs of financial planning students in CFP registered education programs and for new planners just starting their career in financial planning.
· October 7th, Financial Health Day at Bergen Community College. (9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Includes two sets of workshops for students about the basics of planning, money management and credit issues. There will be a Financial Planning Week Proclamation from the President of the College and the FPANJ will also award $500 to the winning E$$AY Challenge student based on their essay about personal finance.
· October 7th, Surviving the Mortgage Crisis, Roseland. (6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Joint conference with the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
· October 8th, Junior Achievement Day at the Village Charter School, Trenton. (8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
· October 11th, Special Needs Planning Conference - Children’s’ Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. (1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Renowned planners and authors in this field, Nadworny & Haddad, will join representatives from government and the non-profit sector and an attorney to frame the important issues in life planning in this specialized field and answer audience questions.
· October 18th, Literacy Volunteers Mercer County, Hamilton. (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). Financial Education for the literacy volunteer tutors as part of their professional development.
About FPANJ
The Financial Planning Association of New Jersey is dedicated to teaching individuals of all income levels how they can best direct their financial resources to reach their full financial potential. Financial planners who are members of FPANJ are trained professionals who use their talents and expertise to provide competent, comprehensive solutions to their clients, based on client needs. FPANJ is the voice and the premier resource to the public, and its own members, on the Financial Planning profession and they continually work in the community to further their mission of:
educating the public on the benefits and value of the financial planning process
working with clients of all ages and income levels to help them harness and maximize their full financial capabilities so they can live a fuller and more meaningful life
championing the value of financial planning, advancing the financial planning profession, and enhancing the professional development of its members
