For Immediate Release

 

Contact:         Christina Butterfield
                        News and Media Relations
                        Galloway, N.J. 08205
                        Christina.Butterfield@stockton.edu
                        (609) 626-3845
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Galloway, N.J. – The Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) is presenting free financial management workshops for older adults on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and Tuesday, Sept.  13. The workshops will be held at 2 p.m. at the Village Grande at Little Mill, located at 1 Milroy Road in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Refreshments will be served, courtesy of Village Grande.

Jennifer Fox of Money Management International, a non-profit credit counseling service, will facilitate the following workshops:  

When Income Decreases, But the Bills Don’t
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 from 2 – 3 p.m.
An unexpected loss of income can be devastating. This workshop will teach participants strategies that may help them stay afloat in the face of a sudden decrease in income resulting from issues such as job loss, divorce, injury or illness. Participants will learn how to assess their financial situation; analyze the available resources and set financial priorities; create a plan to handle their financial shortfall; and contact their creditors to discuss potential hardship programs.

Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 from 2 – 3 p.m.
Identify theft can happen to anyone and the damage it causes can take years to undo. This workshop will teach participants about the most common scams and how to protect identity, money and credit history. Participants will learn how to identify common scams, safeguard their personal information, monitor credit reports for signs of possible identity theft, and take action if someone believes they are a victim of identity theft.

Register online or call 609-626-3591. Visit the SCOSA website at www.stockton.edu/scosa for more information, updates and cancellation procedures.     

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