(Archived Content) FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS JS-949 WHO: Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Wayne Abernathy WHEN: Wednesday October 29, 2003 6:30 pm EDT Media Availability 6:45 pm EDT program begins
WHERE: Cedar Point Federal Credit Union 227-45 Maple Road Lexington Park, MD 20653 Contact: Colleen Blundell, 301/863-7071, Ext. 228
WHAT: Assistant Secretary Abernathy will present a certificate of recognition to Cedar Point Federal Credit Union for its Retirement Education Program, RETIREMENT Do You Have a Plan?
The Treasury Department in 2002 established the Office of Financial Education to strengthen the financial literacy of all Americans, and provide guidance to organizations providing financial education programs. The Office works to ensure that people can gain the practical knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial choices throughout various life stages. It focuses on four key areas: basic savings, credit management, homeownership and retirement planning. More information can be found at www.treasury.gov/financialeducation.