May 4 – Maryland Policy Student Government Association presents a seminar by Community Ladders

The Maryland School of Public Policy Student Government Association presents
Personal Finance for Young Professionals: Thinking weeks and decades ahead

Presentation by Bill Varettoni, Founder & President of Community Ladders, LLC

Wednesday May 4th, 12:00 – 1:15
1207 Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland, College Park

Whether you still have a year or two left of graduate school or are about to take a job with benefits like 403b’s and flex-spending accounts, this overall guide will survey the landscape of personal finance. Bill Varettoni is a Financial Planner and the Founder of Community Ladders, a social business dedicated to affordable and trustworthy financial planning advice for young professionals.

Among the issues that will be covered:

• Common problems and anxieties facing young professionals
• Elements of holistic planning particularly important for those with low- and middle-incomes
• Student loan debt and options for repayment
• Using credit effectively and building your credit score
• Tax deductions that always matter
• Budgeting suggestions
• Retirement investing