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Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) – African Americans in Washington, DC, are twice as optimistic as the general U.S. population that their financial situation will improve over the next year. However, most say they don’t have a financial game plan and many don’t know where to start, according to a new survey commissioned by The Smiley Group and Nationwide Insurance. To help people plan for a brighter future, the five-city On Your Side® Tour with Tavis Smiley is kicking off in Washington, DC, with free financial and retirement planning workshops that focus on empowering people with information and resources.
“It’s one thing to be positive, but it’s another to be practical, proactive and prepared to weather this difficult economic climate,” said Smiley. “This survey reveals the critical need in DC for an honest assessment of our financial status and these workshops will help ensure that we are taking the steps necessary to safeguard the future for ourselves, our families and the next generation.” (more…)
Tavis Smiley has partnered with Nationwide Insurance on a multi-city free financial workshop on financial planning. Read more about it at the link above.
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