Indianapolis Proclaims "Financial Literacy Days" in Honor of the Your Money Bus

NBC 13 (WVTM) in Birmingham Joins The Tour!

We are thrilled to announce that NBC 13 in Birmingham, AL has joined the Your Money Bus tour as our local media partner when the bus is in Birmingham on March 9-11, 2010. NBC will be promoting the tour stops on the air leading up to the events, so be sure to tune in!

To learn about the Birmingham stop and what we have planned, click HERE!

City of Jacksonville Proclaims Financial Literacy Week!

The City of Jacksonville has proclaimed Financial Literacy Week in Jacksonville when the Your Money Bus arrives in town from February 18-20, 2010! Festivities are being planned, so be sure to check out the Your Money Bus website for details. Simply click HERE or copy and paste the following url into your browser - http://www.yourmoneybus.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73:jacksonville-fl-2182010-2202010-&catid=36:schedule&Itemid=63

NAPFA National Chair Bill Baldwin on Fox 25 in Boston to Promote Your Money Bus Tour

Financial Literacy Week Proclaimed in Boston in Honor of Your Money Bus!

The City of Boston has proclaimed it Financial Literacy Week in honor of the Your Money Bus' visit to the city this week (October 1-2, 2009).

Check out what's on tap in Boston this week by visiting the Your Money Bus Website. Click HERE.

Press Conference Scheduled with Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy Cahill

The following press conference advisory was just sent out to media throughout Boston regarding a press conference in conjunction with the Your Money Bus Tour:

Financial Services Leaders to Hold Press Conference With Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy Cahill

DATE: October 1, 2009

TIME: 12:30 pm ET

LOCATION: City Hall Plaza next to Government Center Station

TOPIC: Discussion on importance of financial literacy in the lives of all Bostonians

As part of a free financial advice and education event for the public, the NAPFA Consumer Education Foundation, TD AMERITRADE, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, FilLife.com and the Office of Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy Cahill will conduct a press conference regarding the importance of financial literacy and sound personal financial planning by residents in the City of Boston and throughout the Commonwealth.

Brief remarks will be made by William Baldwin, national chair of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), on behalf of the NAPFA Consumer Education Foundation regarding the growing need for Americans to begin taking control of their financial future. Treasurer Timothy Cahill will discuss the importance of financial literacy and what the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is doing to help residents throughout the state. Knight Kiplinger, publisher of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, will be on hand to provide insight into the financial crisis and the vital steps people can take today to ensure a better tomorrow. Kate Healy of TD AMERITRADE Institutional, a division of TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation, will discuss the importance of planning for a secure financial future and the critical role financial advisors play in helping raise the level of financial education.

“Too many people are unsure of what the future has in store for them financially. What we are trying to communicate is that people should be focusing on what they can control – their debt and savings. We hope people will come out and take advantage of this opportunity to begin getting their financial lives in order,” said Michael Joyce, CFA, CFP®, chairman of the NAPFA Consumer Education Foundation Board.

For more information on the press conference and the Your Money Bus Tour, please contact Benjamin Lewis at Perception, Inc. at 301-963-7555 or Benjamin.Lewis@perceptiononline.com.

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Your Money Bus Heading to Boston on October 1-2, 2009!

The Your Money Bus Tour is heading back to Boston, MA on October 1-2, 2009 thanks to the kind invitation of Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy Cahill. We are going to be back in City Hall Plaza next to the Government Center Station for two days to help Bostonians addresses their personal financial concerns --no strings attached!

In a press release issued today, Treasurer Cahill said, "The Your Money Bus Tour coming to Boston will be a perfect way for families in the area receive free advice on how to manage their personal finances,” said State Treasurer Tim Cahill. “Our office is always searching for new ways to educate the people of the Commonwealth. I hope that many take advantage of the opportunity in Boston, especially those who are financially strapped during this tough economic time.”

For more information on the stop in Boston, visit www.YourMoneyBus.com and click on Tour Schedule.

More updates to come!

Hitting The Road Again on October 1, 2009!

The Your Money Bus Tour will resume a second year of cross country travels to continue helping Americans cope with their pressing financial issues and concerns. It will kickk off in Boston on October 1-2, 2009 then will travel to another 24 cities over the course of the next 12 months.

Heading To Beantown!

The Your Money Bus tour is coming to a close as it wraps up the last few city stops. This past week the bus has been to Pittsburgh (PA), Rochester (NY) and Burlington (VT). Now the bus is heading to Boston where it will spend May 20-21 communicating the important message of debt reduction and savings with Bostonians.

During the stop in Boston the Your Money Bus is partnering with the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus to conduct the "It's Your Money, Girl" event at City Hall Plaza on May 20th from 10 am to 5 pm. The program is designed to help women become empowered financially. A press conference with several dignitaries will also be held at 1:30 pm. We are expecting Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and State Senate President Therese Murray to participate.

Come on out and enjoy the fun!

Video From Cleveland Your Money Bus Stop

Connie Stone, CFP



Barb Camaglia, CFP



Ken Robinson, CFP



Dave Zolt, CFP

Your Money Bus in Cincinnati Today (May 4th)

If you're in the Cincinnati area today and have a financial question and don't know who to trust, come on out to the Your Money Bus stop today. We will be in the Queen City at Fountain Square (West Side) at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH. Bring your financial questions and get them answered by a financial advisor!

Your Money Bus Hits Cleveland Tomorrow!

This report was on the NBC Affiliate in Cleveland (WKYC)

What They Had To Say From The St. Louis Stop On April 27th!

Jack White, CFP



Bob Spindel, CFP

Photos from Chicago, Il on April 23-24.

Your Money Bus has a Successful Stop in Chicago, IL

Watch these reports from NAPFA volunteers who spent two days in Chicago when the Your Money Bus pulled in to town to help residents.

Sid Blum, CFP



Malay Vasavda, CFP



Tom Nowak, CFP



Jeff Kostis, CFP



Chris Long, CFP

Chicago Proclaims "Financial Literacy Days" in Honor of Your Money Bus!

Your Money Bus in Wausau, WI Today!

Great appearance by Tom Batterman and Heather Summers from Vigil Trust in Wausau, WI to promote the Your Money Bus stop there today.

David Strege Reports From Des Moines Your Mone Bus Stop Today!

Indianapolis Proclaims "Financial Literacy Day" in Honor of the Your Money Bus Tour!

Video Logs From Kansas City on April 13, 2009!

These video logs were shot on location in Kansas City, MO on April 13th when the Your Money Bus was on hand to help people address their pressing financial issues. To see more video logs form stops around the country click HERE to access the Your Money Bus YouTube Channel!

Dan Mathews, CFP
NAPFA Volunteer



Kevin Dorsey, CFP
NAPFA Volunteer



Dolores Otto
NAPFA Volunteer



Sandi Weaver, CFP
NAPFA Volunteer