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Author to share message about personal finance
BLOOMINGTON -- Sheryl Garrett preaches the gospel of personal finance. But it’s up to her listeners — or readers — to follow her advice and watch their own wallets. Garrett, a certified financial planner and founder of the Garrett Planning Network, an international network of fee-only financial advisers, will be in the Twin Cities next week for a variety of speaking engagements. She’ll share the message — and sign copies — of her newest book, “Personal Finance Workbook for Dummies.” “This is a very roll-up-your-sleeves, dive-in-head-first (book),” said Garrett, who lives in Kansas. “It’s not complicated.” She hopes to instill a sense of motivation in the Central Illinois residents she’ll reach when she makes her second trip to Bloomington-Normal. “They really do have a whole lot more control, influence and impact on the outcome, and they are able to do this,” Garrett said. She was last in town in 2004 when she promoted her book, “Just Give Me the Answers: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions.” Garrett’s new book complements Eric Tyson’s “Personal Finance for Dummies,” of which she was the technical editor. Once she got past the “Dummies” word in the title of the series, she really enjoyed Tyson’s book. Many people have a make-believe attitude that they know enough about money; however, while they’re not dummies, most people do not have all the knowledge, Garrett said. “Admitting that is the first step to recovery, and improving,” Garrett said with a laugh. Now, she’s proud of her own reference book with its many checklists and worksheets, something for everybody. “Instead of just reading about something, you actually do it,” Garrett said. The personal finance workbook has a little less information on investments and more on insurance than its Tyson’s counterpart. Exercises help consumers set and prioritize financial goals and give ways to help people accomplish tasks on their lists. While she’s in Bloomington-Normal, Garrett will work with members of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s Women Division specifically on goal setting and prioritizing. She’ll share her experiences as a financial planning entrepreneur and give Illinois State University students tips to establish a solid financial foundation. She’ll also speak with ISU faculty, staff and annuitants. Members of the community also can get a general overview of her workbook at two other events. Garrett will address the current economy at Heartland Community College in Normal and share financial tips at a book signing at Bloomington’s Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Finance for dummies Here’s your opportunity to hear expert financial advice from Sheryl Garrett, a certified financial planner and founder of the Garrett Planning Network, and get her to sign your own copy of her newest book, “Personal Finance Workbook for Dummies.” Heartland Community College What: Your World Exposed Speaker Series: Global Strategies for Your and Your Money in Today’s Economic Environment When: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: Heartland Community College, Community Commons Building, Room 1406, Normal Why: Garrett addresses issues of the current economy, including recession fears, the stock market, overseas investing and what to do with your tax rebate. Barnes & Noble What: Favorite Books and Online Resources for Personal Money Management When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bloomington Why: Garrett shares her personal favorite books and Web sites regarding every major subject in personal finance. She also will sign copies of her book. E-mail this story | Print this story | Search archives | RSS Show comments |  Hide comments | Hide comments on all stories |
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