Financial Literacy Training Seminar Offered

Montgomery County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) and Consumer Action, a national nonprofit organization, are offering a free, one-day “train the trainer” financial literacy seminar. The seminar will be held on Thursday, June 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane.

As part of the DHCA and its Division of Consumer Affair’s (DCA) financial literacy campaign effort, the seminar will teach participants fundamental money management skills. Financial counselors, social workers, program coordinators, educators and other interested individuals who provide financial counseling or financial management services are being targeted for the seminar. The purpose of the workshop is to help individuals and agencies teach their clients basic money management techniques, including: preparing a budget; handling credit problems; learning essential basic banking skills; creating spending plans; balancing accounts; and setting financial goals.

The class is free of charge but, due to limited seating, pre-registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. To register, call Myriam Torrico at 240-777-3627. DCA, the County’s consumer protection agency, investigates thousands of complaints each year involving automotive sales and repairs, new home purchases, home improvements, credit issues, retail sales, internet services and most other consumer transactions. DCA provides pre-purchase information to consumers, as well as speakers to the community on consumer issues.

For more information and advice, call 240-777-3636 or visit DCA’s website at http://montgomerycountymd.gov/consumer