Local Community Gets Free Financial Lessons from “Money Rules” Author Jean Chatzky
November 4, 2015
Redwood Credit Union’s Financial Literacy Event at
Sonoma State University Reaches all Ages
Rohnert Park, Calif. — On Thursday, October 22, 2015, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) offered a free financial wellness seminar with well-known author, TV personality, and personal finance expert, Jean Chatzky. Nearly 900 guests attended the event at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center, ranging from students to those of retirement age. RCU offered the event as part of its ongoing effort to promote financial literacy.
Known for her straightforward personal finance tips, Ms. Chatzky covered a range of topics, including setting financial goals, protecting your investments, and the importance of giving to others. She also shared financial tips from her book “Money Rules,” which she signed for attendees following the event.
During a question and answer session, Redwood Credit Union President and CEO, Brett Martinez, discussed the importance of creating a budget and the significant savings that can be gained by loan refinancing.
“Like Redwood Credit Union, Jean Chatzky is committed to helping people find long-term financial success,” says Brett Martinez. “This event demonstrates one of the many ways RCU provides valuable money management education and resources to our community.”
RCU provides a variety of financial education events in the North Bay, including several money management programs for teens. In addition, the credit union offers educational resources on its website, redwood.bloomcudev.com, including budgeting tools, financial tips for all stages of life, and other resources.
About Redwood Credit Union
Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service financial institution providing personal and business banking to anyone living or working in the North Bay or San Francisco. As a financial cooperative focused on people not profit, RCU offers complete financial services including checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, online and mobile banking, business services, commercial and SBA lending, investment and financial planning services and more. The Credit Union also offers a variety of insurance products and discount auto sales through their wholly-owned subsidiary. RCU currently has nearly $2.7 billion in assets and serves over 250,000 Members with full-service branch locations from San Francisco to Ukiah, more than 30,000 fee-free network ATMs nationwide and convenient, free online and mobile banking. For more information, please call 1 (800) 479-7928 or visit redwood.bloomcudev.com.
About Jean Chatzky
Jean Chatzky is a renowned financial expert and journalist. She is the financial editor for NBC’s “Today” show, has been featured on “Oprah,” and has written for publications including Newsweek and Money magazine. She is the bestselling author of several books on money and finance, including “Money Rules.”
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