SAVE THE DATE!!!

Join us for this timely and powerful workshop designed to give women of all ages the tools they need to be successful financially! Come hear about the issues specific to women and how to overcome the obstacles to your success!! Please forward this email to those women you care about and would like to see become financially successful!!

This event is FREE!!!

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Time: 6:30 PM

Location:  BUSY BODIES STUDIOS

70C INDUSTRY RD. MARSTONS MILLS

Refreshments will be served

It's your financial future. It's time to feel good about it.

Dear Friends,

Women face some unique issues when planning their financial future. Please join us for our new seminar, Strong Women - Powerful Financial Strategies. This seminar is designed to give women like you the solid financial strategies needed to achieve peace of mind and financial security.
 
This is an educational seminar, and there's no cost or obligation to attend. Ameriprise Financial is committed to helping you learn more about your options in managing your financial resources and giving you straightforward advice on personal money management and investment strategies.20

You will receive our new Dream Book® guide, to help you explore your retirement dreams.

I hope you can attend. I feel confident that this seminar can provide you with the knowledge you need to plan for your financial future.

Seating is limited. For reservations for you and up to three guests, call Paula at (508) 362-1008 ext. #1 or email her at: paula.a.taylor@ampf.com

This seminar presented by:
Robert M. Thorne, CRPC®
Senior Financial Advisor
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (SM)
 
This seminar is sponsored by: Laura Nardone, Region Vice President - RiverSource Asset Management

Employers Expect to Cut Jobs and Benefits, Not Salaries

Difficult economic times are forcing companies to save money any way they can. But surprisingly, cutting salaries is not on the top of the their list, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt Worldwide. Here are the ways that companies report they will reduce costs:

• 26% will layoff or offer early retirement packages to employees

• 25% will implement hiring freezes

• 25% plan to increase employee contributions for health care coverage

• 12% plan to freeze salaries

•  4% will reduce their match to employee retirement plans

•  4% will cut salaries

•  2% plan to implement a mandatory holiday shutdown of offices

Upcoming Meetings

• WIB Planning Evaluation Committee Meeting: Thursday April 9th 2:00pm WIB Office
• WIB Executive Committee Meeting: Friday April 10th 8:00am WIB Office
• WIB Budget Finance Committee Meeting: Thursday April 30th 11:00am The Community Bank Sandwich