Monday, September 13 (Marion County)
RIPEA Annual Conference from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Primo Banquet Hall, Indianapolis

As part of the Retired Indiana Public Employees Association annual conference, we will give a presentation about how to recognize a fraudster, the main types of fraud taking place in the state and how to avoid falling victim to scams.
This is a close event.

Wednesday, September 15 (Marion County)
Fraud Prevention and Awareness Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.
Marquette Manor, Indianapolis

Seniors are one of the most commonly targeted vicims of investment fraud. In this seminar, hosted by M&I Bank, participants learn why seniors are targeted, how to recognize a fraudster and tips for avoiding common schemes promoted to seniors.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please RSVP to Brenda Watkins at 317-269-1380 or brenda.watkins@micorp.com.

Thursday, September 16 (Marion County)
Lunch & Learn from 12 to 1 p.m.
TriMedx, Indianapolis

Budgeting - it's one of the most fundamental money management skills yet only 39 percent of Americans have and follow a budget. In this workshop, presented by the Secretary of State's Indiana Investment Watch program, attendees will learn how to create and stick to a budget. This workshop will also cover tips and tools for investing, saving for college and buying a home.  
This is a closed event.

Friday, September 17 (Marion County)
Your Money Bus Tour
Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis

The economic crisis is having a dire impact on the ability of millions of American families to manage day-to-day expenses let alone plan for their long-term financial well-being. The Your Money Bus Tour will be stopping in Indianapolis to promote the need for financial literacy and to provide free financial advice. Be sure to stop by the Indiana Investment Watch table for information on protecting your hard-earned money from scams.
For more information, please visit the Your Money Bus website or view this flier.

Saturday, September 18 (Marion County)
Fiesta Indianapolis from 12 to 6 p.m.
American Legion Mall, Indianapolis

The annual outdoor Fiesta celebration takes place during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Since 1980, Fiesta has been the premiere Latino cultural celebration in Indiana. Fiesta celebrates, educates, and shares the Latino culture through diverse mediums including art, music, dance, food and cultural activities. Look for the Indiana Investment Watch table to pick up brochures on avoiding investment fraud and increasing your financial literacy.
This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, September 20 (Decatur County)
Greensburg Rotary Club Meeting from 12 to 1 p.m.
Greensburg Country Club, Greensburg

In this general fraud presentation, the Greensburg Rotary Club will learn why people fall victim to fraud, how to spot a fraudster, and how to recognize and avoid the most common types of investment fraud.
This is a closed event.

Monday, September 20 (Decatur County)
Senior Fraud Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.
Crown Pointe Senior Living Community, Greensburg

Seniors are one of the most commonly targeted vicims of investment fraud. In this seminar, participants learn why seniors are targeted, how to recognize a fraudster and tips for avoiding common schemes promoted to seniors.
This is a closed event.

Thursday, September 23 (Marion County)
Department of Education FACS Conference
Wyndham Hotel, Indianapolis

This professional development workshop is geared toward improving instruction in Family & Consumer Sciences. Indiana Investment Watch will present about financial literacy resources available for educators as well as the various types of investment fraud .
Registration is required for this event. For more information, please visit http://doe.in.gov/octe/facs/.

Saturday, September 25 (Marion County)
Indy Resource Connect Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Washington Square Mall, Indianapolis

Have you or someone you know been impacted by our struggling economy? Visit Indy Resource Connect to receive resources to help during these tough times. At this event, you can get employement and legal counseling as well as information about credit, money management, affordable housing and much more. Indiana Investment Watch will have a table at the event with information about investment and mortgage fraud and general money management tips and tools.
This event is open to the public.

Monday, September 27 (Madison County)
Financial Literacy 101 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Anderson Public Library, Anderson

Hosted by Purdue Extension, this workshop will cover the basics of money management, with an emphasis on investing and avoiding fraud. Indiana Investment Watch will be on hand to discuss the latest types of fraud taking place in the state.
This is a closed event.

Tuesday, September 28 (Marion County)
Fraud Prevention and Awareness Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.
Meadow Lakes Senior Community, Mooresville

Seniors are one of the most commonly targeted vicims of investment fraud. In this seminar, hosted by M&I Bank, participants learn why seniors are targeted, how to recognize a fraudster and tips for avoiding common schemes promoted to seniors.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please RSVP to Brenda Watkins at 317-269-1380 or brenda.watkins@micorp.com.

Wednesday, October 6 (Marion County)
Senior Expo from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis

The Senior Expo will have booths and speakers with a variety of information for seniors, including health screenings, financial advice and much more. Look for the Secretary of State's booth to learn about investment fraud and scams.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit http://www.seniorexpos.com/.

Wednesday, October 13 (Marion County)
Financial Literacy Workshop for Educators from 5 to 7 p.m.
Indiana CPA Society, Indianapolis

Join the Indiana Jump$tart Coalition for a FREE professional development workshop hosted at four convenient locations. This workshop is worth two Professional Growth Points. On the agenda: an update from the Department of Education about Indiana's Personal Financial Responsibility Legislation, a presentation from the Federal Reserve about legislative reform related to financial regulation, credit cards and overdraft protection and a best practices sharing session.
For more information, view this flier. To register, please visit http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/352568/Jumpstart.

*Events with an asterisk are part of Money Smart Week Indiana

*Thursday, October 14 (Allen County)
Money Smart Week Money Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City County Building, Fort Wayne

This free event is for families to increase their money management skills. Treasurer Mourdock and representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will be speaking. Exhibitor tables will be in the rotunda with information and resources related to a variety of money management topics. Look for the Indiana Investment Watch table.
This event is free and open to the public.

*Saturday, October 16 (Marion County)
Invest in Yourself from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Urban League, Indianapolis

The Young Adults of the Indianapolis NAACP are partnering with the Indianapolis Urban League Young Professionals to present Invest in Yourself - a roundtable discussion. This free event will allow participants to choose from four of several different topics to attend with a lunch and networking break. Representatives from the Indiana Securities Division will be on hand discussing investing basics and how to avoid falling victim to fraud.
This event is free and open to the public.

*Saturday, October 16 (Marion County)
Financial Fitness Fair from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Old School 37, Indianapolis

At the Financial Fitness Fair you can cet one on one financial review, connect with local resources to reach your financial goals, attend free money management classes and much more. Indiana Investment Watch will be giving a presentation about investing basics and avoiding fraud and will also have a table in the exhibitor room.
This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration required for those seeking one on one financial reviews. Please pre-register by calling Julie Barrett at 317-924-8042.

*Monday, October 18 (Marion County)
Money Smart Week Kickoff Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m.
IUPUI University Hotel, Indianapolis

This breakfast will kickoff the fifth annual Money Smart Week Indiana with a focus on the positive impact of financial education. Attendees will hear from someone who was able to turn her life around after taking financial education classes. Also at the breakfast, an Indiana educator will be given the Financial Literacy Educator Award by the Indiana Jump$tart Coalition and the Money Smart Week Kids Contest winner will present his or her winning essay.
This event is by invitation only.

*Monday, October 18 (Tippecanoe County)
Avoiding Fraud and Scams from 5 to 7 p.m.
TBD, West Lafayette

Unfortunately a variety of fraud and scams are taking place across the state every day. In this workshop, attendees will hear from Indiana Investment Watch, the Attorney General's office and the Better Business Bureau about investment fraud, identity theft and consumer fraud.
This event is free and open to the public.

*Tuesday, October 19 (Clark County)
Financial Literacy Workshop for Educators from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wilson Education Center, Charlestown

Join the Indiana Jump$tart Coalition for a FREE professional development workshop hosted at four convenient locations. This workshop is worth two Professional Growth Points. On the agenda: an update from the Department of Education about Indiana's Personal Financial Responsibility Legislation, a presentation from the Federal Reserve about legislative reform related to financial regulation, credit cards and overdraft protection and a best practices sharing session.
For more information, view this flier. To register, please visit http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/352568/Jumpstart.

*Wednesday, October 20 (Vanderburgh County)
Reality Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plaza Park Middle School, Evansville

One of the best ways for students to learn about the real world is to experience it themselves. This Reality Fair, hosted by the Evansville YMCA, USI, Purdue Extension and Indiana Investment Watch, will give eighth grade students a chance to earn an income, pay bills and experience the reality of being an adult in a truly unique, hands on way.
This is a closed event.

*Thursday, October 21 (Morgan County)
Fraud Prevention and Awareness Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.
Mooresville Senior Center, Mooresville

Seniors are one of the most commonly targeted vicims of investment fraud. In this seminar, hosted by M&I Bank, participants learn why seniors are targeted, how to recognize a fraudster and tips for avoiding common schemes promoted to seniors.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please RSVP to Brenda Watkins at 317-269-1380 or brenda.watkins@micorp.com.

*Friday, October 22 (Marshall County)
Money Skills for Newlywed Couples from 7 to 8 p.m.
Ancilla College, Plymouth

Even the most compatible couples may find they have vastly different attitudes and experiences with spending, saving and investing habits. Assuming your signifcant other is financially fit can be a recipe for disaster. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to navigate difficult financial topics as they merge not only their lives, but their bank accounts. The workshop will also cover how to avoid the most common types of investment fraud.
This workshop is free and open to the public.

*Saturday, October 23 (Marshall County)
Money Smart Week Money Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plymouth High School, Plymouth

The first annual Money Smart Week Money Fair will have informative workshops, speakers, breakout sessions and exhibitors. The topics and target audiences vary so there is something for everyone! Indiana Investment Watch will be speaking about avoiding investment fraud and scams.
This event is free and open to the public.

*Saturday, October 23 (Lake County)
Money Smart Week Money Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Centier Bank, Merrillville

This event will have speakers covering a wide range of money management topics and several organizations with tables distributing free information and resources. Indiana Investment Watch will be discussing the main types of investment fraud and mortgage fraud and how to avoid falling victim.
This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, October 26 (St. Joseph County)
Financial Literacy Workshop for Educators from 5 to 7 p.m.
Indiana University South Bend, South Bend

Join the Indiana Jump$tart Coalition for a FREE professional development workshop hosted at four convenient locations. This workshop is worth two Professional Growth Points. On the agenda: an update from the Department of Education about Indiana's Personal Financial Responsibility Legislation, a presentation from the Federal Reserve about legislative reform related to financial regulation, credit cards and overdraft protection and a best practices sharing session.
For more information, view this flier. To register, please visit http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/352568/Jumpstart. 

Wednesday, October 27 (St. Joseph County)
Investing Tips for Nonprofit Organizations from 12 to 1 p.m.
Boy Scout Training Center, South Bend

In late 2008, the country was shocked when Bernie Madoff revealed he had defrauded thousands of investors out of $50 billion as part of a Ponzi scheme. Several nonprofits had part or all of their endowment invested with Madoff and subsequently lost millions when he revealed it was all a scam. Unfortunately, Madoff is just one of many fraudsters taking advantage of unsuspecting investors. It’s critical that nonprofit boards, managers and staff understand how to protect their organization’s assets, large or small, from fraudsters. In this workshop, participants will hear from the Indiana Secretary of State’s office about investing basics for nonprofits, how to make sure the financial professionals you work with are legitimate, red flags of investment fraud and how to report any suspicious activity.
This event is $5 and registration is required. Please register online at http://www.unitedwayec.org/nrn-workshops.htm.

Wednesday, October 27 (Allen County)
Investing Tips for Nonprofit Organizations from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Boy Scout Training Center, Fort Wayne

In late 2008, the country was shocked when Bernie Madoff revealed he had defrauded thousands of investors out of $50 billion as part of a Ponzi scheme. Several nonprofits had part or all of their endowment invested with Madoff and subsequently lost millions when he revealed it was all a scam. Unfortunately, Madoff is just one of many fraudsters taking advantage of unsuspecting investors. It’s critical that nonprofit boards, managers and staff understand how to protect their organization’s assets, large or small, from fraudsters. In this workshop, participants will hear from the Indiana Secretary of State’s office about investing basics for nonprofits, how to make sure the financial professionals you work with are legitimate, red flags of investment fraud and how to report any suspicious activity.
This event is $5 and registration is required. Please register online at http://www.unitedwayec.org/nrn-workshops.htm.

Friday, October 29 (Marion County)
Investing Tips for Nonprofit Organizations from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
United Way of Central Indiana, Indianapolis

In late 2008, the country was shocked when Bernie Madoff revealed he had defrauded thousands of investors out of $50 billion as part of a Ponzi scheme. Several nonprofits had part or all of their endowment invested with Madoff and subsequently lost millions when he revealed it was all a scam. Unfortunately, Madoff is just one of many fraudsters taking advantage of unsuspecting investors. It’s critical that nonprofit boards, managers and staff understand how to protect their organization’s assets, large or small, from fraudsters. In this workshop, participants will hear from the Indiana Secretary of State’s office about investing basics for nonprofits, how to make sure the financial professionals you work with are legitimate, red flags of investment fraud and how to report any suspicious activity.
This event is free. To register, please contact Kim Donahue at 317-921-1212 or kimberly.donahue@uwci.org.