The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and the UCSD Staff Association are pleased to present the February 2011 Learn-At-Lunch Program featuring Chase Peckham.

Topic: "Look Mom! I got a credit card! Helping Your Children & Young Adults Manage Credit and Finances"

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Price Center West, Thurgood Marshall College Room

Cost: Free and no reservation is needed to attend

Can we really teach our children and young adults about money? The answer is yes; in fact, the earlier the better! But like everything else in raising children, it is not easy. Children and especially teens need to know about budgeting, saving, how to shop for the things they need, and the responsible use of credit. Chase Peckham is the Director of Community Outreach for DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. and will provide you with the information you need to teach your teenagers how to start off on the right foot.

DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. is an organization that offers many services that may benefit you, including the "Financial Education Program." To get you out of debt and help you stay out of debt. They believe that knowledge is the main factor people need to reach their goals. This knowledge will help you to make stronger financial decisions in the future and may even improve your credit report with all three credit bureaus by showing lenders that you have taken a responsible step in improving your financial situation. DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. is a San Diego company and most of the services they offer are free.

Chase Peckham, Director of Community Outreach, DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. serves as the company's liaison to high schools, colleges, associations, the community, and local businesses, focusing on financial wellness, education, and awareness. He earned his bachelor's degree in communications from the University of San Francisco.

If you would like to get your Learn-At-Lunch online, please visit: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/learnatlunch to view the presentation in your Web browser or to download the audio or video of this presentation in the following formats: Quicktime video, iPod video, and/or mp3 (audio only). Please note that these lectures will no longer be streamed live. Archived audio and video will be available a few days after the lecture date.

Come learn more about helping your teenagers manage their credit and finances by joining us at the Price Center West, Thurgood Marshall College Room for this Learn-At-Lunch presentation. If you have any questions, you may contact Dr. Crystal Green at 858-534-2387 or cegreen@ucsd.edu.