The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Bank on Greater Pittsburgh, in partnership with Neighborhood Allies, held a free Financial Literacy Symposium from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg, on July 25.
The event included a full agenda of informative sessions to aid people in managing their money.
“I know money can be a sensitive topic for a lot of people, because people don’t like to discuss what’s in their pockets and bank accounts,” attendee Tonya Garrett said, “But this event was enjoyable, because it focused on providing us with useful tips and knowledge of how to manage our income better regardless your yearly salary.”
The keynote speaker for the event was, Maura Attardi. Attardi is the Director of Education and Community Relations at Money Management International, currently the largest nonprofit full-service credit counseling agency in the nation. Attardi specializes in educating professional athletes including the Pittsburgh Steelers, NCAA, and WWE.
Attardi has provided financial education to nearly 16,000 over the past five years. She is certified by the Credit Data Industry Association in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Before joining MMI, she had a successful career serving both in the classroom and in leadership roles at a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout the state of New Jersey. It is her vast experience in both fields of education and finance that has positioned her as a notable presenter and educator within financial education literacy.
Attardi enjoys traveling the world sharing her expert opinion, in hopes to create a financial ease in relationships and families everywhere.
“Longterm financial success is not determined by the amount of income earned, but how that income is spent,” Attardi said.
Some of the topics and sessions discussed during the event was, “Emotional Spending,” “Financial Stress Busters,” “Get Started on Your Path to Financial Stability,” “Budgeting and Cost Cutting,” and more.
A free lunch was provided to all attendees from Miss Jean’s Southern Cuisine. Prize drawings that included prizes such as; iPads, Kennywood Amusement Park tickets, movie tickets, and gift certificates. While guests were also entertained by a musical performance under the direction of, Trini Massie.
The event was free and open to the public to attend.
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