United Way Presents Free Financial Seminars Tuesday

Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the .

United Way of Greater Mercer County will be holding two free seminars on Tuesday, April 10, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

The 12 p.m. presentation is called "Savvy Saving Seniors - Avoiding Scams" and 2 p.m. "Financial Recovery."  Both will be held at the United Financial Empowerment Center on Tuesday, April 10, at the United Way offices located at 3131 Princeton Pike, Building 4, Suite 113 in Lawrence Township. 

"Savvy Saving Senior – Avoiding Scams" focuses on:

• Scams: The Crime of the 21st Century – Why You’re at Risk
• Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors
• Tips for Avoiding Scams & Swindlers
• Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones

"Financial Recovery" focuses on:

• Evaluating Your Current Financial Situation
• Developing A Financial Recovery Plan
• Rebuilding Your Credit
• Paying Off Creditors
• Periodically Review and Revamp Your Plan
• Rebuild Your Investments And Savings
• Prevent Future Financial Setbacks

The Financial Empowerment Center is open each Tuesday until April 17, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The center offers consumers free tax preparation, credit counseling, debt management, foreclosure counseling, women’s interview clothing, career center mentoring, assistance with applying for NJ FamilyCare, and financial planning. Staff will be available to help consumers on a walk-in basis; no appointment is necessary.

UWGMC has collaborated with community agencies, banks, government, and Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness to bring all of the services someone would need to get on the path to financial success, all under one roof. The FEC will help families become more self-sufficient by giving them the skills to build assets and create more income for their households.

For additional information or questions about the United Financial Empowerment Center, please call (609) 896.1912 or email financialempowermentcenter@uwgmc.org.