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FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK:
October 6-12, 2008

CELEBRATE the 2008 Financial Planning Week by attending FPA of Minnesota's 2008 Public Forum HEALTH CARE REFORM BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR CHANGE October 15, 2008 University of Minnesota, HHH Institute of Public Affairs Panelists include David Durenberger, Dave Olsen, and Tim Penny with Moderator Terri Gruca of WCCO Invite your clients to celebrate with you. Host a client appreciation event by using Event-In-A-Box templates. Event-In-A-Box Templates for Members Only - you must log in to the Members Only area for access.

IMPORTANT LINKS: PLANNER SEARCH - Find a Planner CONSUMER INFORMATION - Financial Planning Tools CONSUMER INFORMATION - Questions and Answers Fantastic Opportunities to Promote Financial Literacy Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Planning Sample Mayoral Proclamation Sample Newsletter Article for Businesses and Cities

Websites referenced during FPA of Minnesota's 2007 Public Forum Money, Values and Your Children:
sharesavespend.com Fastweb.com Whatsmyscore.org Italladdsup.org	Choosetosave.org Youngmoney.com Myfico.com Schwab.com

With the recent public focus on retirement savings and social security, comprehensive financial planning has become recognized as a critical need. Like all Americans, the citizens of your city have hopes, dreams and goals - from buying a home or business to funding a child's college education, taking a dream vacation or ensuring their retirement with adequate savings. Financial planning is the key to achieving these goals and dreams.

Financial planning is the process of wisely managing one's finances, while also negotiating the financial barriers that can arise at any stage of life. This process can help individuals set manageable financial goals and develop a realistic and comprehensive plan to meet those goals by addressing financial weaknesses and building on financial strengths. Anyone can benefit from financial planning, regardless of income level.FPA wants to help you reach your financial goals and dreams.

Opportunities to Promote Financial Literacy
Within Your Community

Hats off to the cities of Burnsville, Cloquet, Columbia Heights, Crookston, Hibbing, Minneapolis, Plymouth, St. Paul and Governor Pawlenty for proclaiming Financial Planning Week during 2007! Watch for updates on 2008.

A mayoral proclamation would be an excellent way
to continue the declaration of an annual Financial Planning Week
and promotion of financial literacy within your city.

Use financial articles in your city or employee newsletters.
Sample titles include Think Credit Counseling is the Answer? Think Again!, 401k Plan at Work,
and Planning a Move? Make It A Smart One. Let the FPA Office know if you would
like to receive articles throughout the year.

Host a resident or town meeting on financial planning entitled
Forging Your Financial Future. We will supply the speakers and equipment.
All we ask from you is a meeting room and screen.