The office of Rep. Jean Schmidt will host Financial Smarts seminars in Hamilton County, Clermont County and Brown County at separate times Aug. 24.

The free seminars are open to anyone in the 2^nd Congressional District who is interested in learning more about personal finances, how to deal with the loss of a job or savings, or how to better manage money in anticipation of retirement.

Tips will be shared by representatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Social Security Administration, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Topics will include money saving strategies, creating a budget to meet your financial goals, keeping your money safe from fraud, and obtaining a free credit report. 

            Seminars will be offered at:

·         The Anderson Center, Community Meeting Rooms A and B, 7850 Five Mile Road in Hamilton County’s Anderson Township, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

·         The Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road in Clermont County, from 3 to 4 p.m.

·         The Gaslight Theater, 301 S. Main St. in the Brown County village of Georgetown, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration is encouraged, but not required. If you have questions or would like to register, call 513-791-0381 or email: sara.dreier@mail.house.gov.