Pennsylvania Consumer, Business Information Highlighted During 'Financial $ense Week,' October 23-29

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Information and helpful tips for consumers and businesses will be offered at several programs sponsored by the Department of Banking and Securities during "Financial $ense Week," October 23-29. These programs, a focus of Governor Tom Wolf's Consumer Financial Protection Initiative, will feature the following outreach events across Pennsylvania:

• October 24: "$cam Jam" ? which helps retirees and seniors learn to better detect and avoid financial scams through games like Investment Fraud Bingo and presentations from consumer protection groups ? at Beaver Springs Senior Center, 55 Elm Street in Beaver Springs (Snyder County) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Call UDS/Independent Living Services at 1-888-837-4235 (Registration is required for this event).
• October 25: "Money Matters 2017" ? a noncommercial consumer education conference that will offer sessions on investing and other financial related topics to help consumers make more informed financial decisions ? at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill (Cumberland County) from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Executive producer of CNBC's "American Greed" will be keynote speaker. This event is free and open to the public; registration is required: https://www.secure.dobs.pa.gov/?a=mm.reg.
• October 26: Compliance 2017 ? a statewide conference designed to keep investment professionals up-to-date on changes to federal and state securities laws and regulations ? at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill (Cumberland County) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Registration for this event is now closed.)
• October 29: "Creating a Spending Plan" ? which outlines the differences between wants and needs; setting "SMART" goals; creating a spending plan; and putting the plan into action ? at New Beginning Church of Philadelphia, 5285 Castor Avenue in Philadelphia from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

These events focus on diverse topics for consumers and professionals, such as: scam and fraud prevention; saving, investing, and making informed financial decisions; creating a spending plan; and staying up to date on federal and state securities laws and regulations for investment professionals.

The Department of Banking and Securities offers educational presentations designed to help consumers of all ages learn to protect and grow their own money. The department's Calendar of Events can be found online: http://bit.ly/1KIscBZ. Consumers and community groups can call 1-800-PA-BANKS or email [email protected] for more information. To learn more about the Consumer Financial Protection Initiative, go to #GovWolfCFPI on Twitter. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Ed Novak, 717-783-4721

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities