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Bridgeport High School to host
“Money Matters”
Who:
James Rutledge – Financial Literacy Specialist, WV State Auditor’s Office
What:
“Money Matters” will be presented to Bridgeport High students
When:
Friday, January 11 2008, 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Where:
Bridgeport High School
Why:
Money Matters offers students of all ages the basics of saving and investing, credit cards, avoiding financial
scams and an interactive stock market game. The program is offered by the state Securities Commission, which
is a division of the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office. State Auditor Glen B. Gainer III also serves as
the West Virginia Securities Commissioner. Since inception, over 17,000 students and teachers have participated
in Money Matters presentations. Teachers can contact James Rutledge at the State Auditor’s office toll free
(888.368.9507) to set up a Money Matters presentation. The program is offered at no cost to West Virginia educators.
Release Date: January 10, 2008
Contact Justin Southern via email at justin.southern@wvsao.gov or by phone: 304.558.2251.
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