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Achieve Financial Independence WeekTM strives to raise Americans’ awareness of their own spending and saving habits, and provide people of all ages with the strategies and information they need to achieve financial independence. This is the third year for the annual event. For additional information and resources, visit www.afiweek.com.
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October 15-21, 2006
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During Achieve Financial Independence Week people around the country are encouraged to evaluate their financial situation and create strategies to accomplish their financial goals.
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America is in financial crisis. American’s owe more than half a trillion dollars in credit card debt* and they need information to better manage their finances.
A 2006 GoodLife™ national survey by Stowers Innovations, Inc. showed men and women have different financial priorities, and approach the issues of financial security and knowledge in contrasting manners. Men are ahead in the financial battle of the sexes with 48 percent feeling in control of their financial situation compared to only 36 percent of women.
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Stowers Innovations, Inc., created Achieve Financial Independence Week in 2004. The company helps people find ways to improve their financial position and find more meaning in their lives through an understanding of their values, personal relationships, finances, good physical health and mental well being. Stowers Innovations publishes the Yes, You Can... family of books. For more information, visit www.stowers-innovations.com.
Achieve Financial Independence Week is supported by American Century Investments, Tips for Kids® and Tips for Life®. American Century Investments is a leading investment manager with nearly fifty years of experience helping investors achieve their financial goals. Tips for Kids and Tips for Life, free financial education programs, provide financial curricula for middle and high school students. For more information about American Century Investments, visit www.americancentury.com. For more information on Tips for Kids and Tips for Life, visit www.tipsforkids.com. |
*according to the Motley Fool
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