KITCHEN TO HOST PERSONAL FINANCE SEMINAR

WHO:               State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen and representatives from banks, the state Department of Banking, and Community Legal Services

WHAT:             Personal finance and credit seminar

WHEN:             Saturday, March 11, 2006
                        10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:             John Hartranft School
                          720 West Cumberland Street
                          Philadelphia, PA

DETAILS:         State Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen will host a personal finance seminar to educate her constituents about the benefits of maintaining good credit and offer useful information about judgments, bankruptcy, lending, credit scores, and more.

                        Presenters will cover such topics as “How do I read my credit report?” and “The new bankruptcy law: What I need to know to protect my debts.” Seminar attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussion groups and ask questions one-on-one.

                        Individuals interested in attending one of these financial information seminars may contact Kitchen’s District Office at (215) 227-6161, ext. 22.

Media coverage is welcome and encouraged.