Your Money Matters: Be in the drivers seat! September 30, 2006

Speaker Mary Martin Sharma, Coordinator of Scotiabank Fraud Awareness Program talks on Financial statistics are sometimes downright scary! Many British Columbians experience financial abuse of some sort by relatives, friends, or even strangers. Of these, almost 52,000 are older adults. Many of them are quite vulnerable because of their circumstances. How can you stay independent, know and exercise your choices, and be in control of your finances and assets? Mary Martin Sharma will discuss some practical tips and answer your questions. Mature Women's Network, 3rd Floor, 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC. Door prizes. Cost: $3.00 including light refreshments after talk.

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