St. Paul, Minnesota — State Representative Joe Atkins (DFL – Inver Grove Heights), Senator Jim Metzen (DFL – Inver Grover Heights) and Mike Rothman, Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, will hold a town hall to discuss financial issues for Minnesota seniors on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM. The town hall meeting will be held in Community Room 1 of the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights (8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Hts, MN 55077).
Legislators and Commissioner Rothman will provide seniors with a legislative update and discussion surrounding senior financial literacy issues — including scams and frauds that target Minnesota seniors. April is Financial Literacy Month across Minnesota.
“Proper management of finances and awareness of these terrible scams can mean the difference between an enjoyable retirement and heartbreak,” said Rep. Atkins. “Minnesotans are good and trusting people, meaning our seniors are targeted by these scams more than most and the scams are becoming more sophisticated. I strongly encourage area seniors to attend if they can.”
“We cannot allow people who have worked hard for a lifetime to be taken advantage of in their later years,” said Senator Metzen. “More complicated schemes by those who prey on the elderly require greater commitment by those elected to protect the people of Minnesota.”
“Senior protection from fraud and scams is even more critical as every day in Minnesota more Baby Boomers hit retirement age,” said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman. “Senior citizens hold nearly 70 percent of the nation’s wealth and crooks know it. This is the time to gain the financial education to protect our parents and grandparents from falling victim to scams and fraud.”
WHO: Rep. Joe Atkins, Sen. Jim Metzen, Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman
WHAT: Town hall meeting on financial issues for seniors
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Community Center, Community Room 1 — 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Hts, MN 55077
WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2013 – 9:00-11:00 AM