D.C: Essence Event 1/18/06

You're InvitedStart the New Year off right with the information you need to take hold of your financial future. Join ESSENCE for an interactive discussion featuring Kimberly Allers, ESSENCE Work & Wealth editor, author and financial expert; Michelle Singletary, business writer for The Washington Post, author and personal finance commentator for National Public Radio; and State Farm representatives, who will offer strategies for reducing debt and achieving your goals.You’ll also have an opportunity to meet with a State Farm agent to discuss your specific needs regarding retirement and education, and to set up an appointment to begin shaping your financial future.

DATE:
Wednesday, January 18, 2006

TIME:
Networking reception — 6-7pmSeminar — 7-9pm

LOCATION:
The Capitol Hilton1001 16th St., NWWashington, DC 20036For directions, log onto www.capital.hilton.com.

NOTE: This event is free and open to the public

RSVP to marketing@essence.com by January 13, 2006.

Moderator: Kimberly Allers, ESSENCE Work & Wealth editor Kimberly is an award-winning journalist with over a decade of business journalism experience. Previously, she freelanced for Fortune, The Times (London), The Independent (London), The New York Post, The Daily News, Better Homes & Gardens Family Money, ESSENCE, Savoy and the BBC, among others. Kimberly has made regular appearances on television and radio, and was a Knight-Bagehot Fellow for Business and Economics Journalism at Columbia University from 1999-2000. She has also worked as an adjunct journalism professor at New York University, Long Island University and City College. She has a B.A. in journalism and secondary English education from NYU, and a M.S. in journalism from Columbia.

Michelle Singletary, a staff business writer for The Washington Post, started "The Color of Money" column in March, 1997. Michelle is a personal finance commentator for National Public Radio’s afternoon program Day to Day. In conjunction with the column, she is also a regular contributor to Howard University’s evening news radio program, Insight, where she discusses personal finance issues. Michelle is the author of Your Money and Your Man: How You and Prince Charming Can Spend Well and Live Rich, Spend Well, Live Rich : How to Get What You Want with the Money You Have and 7 Money Mantras for a Richer Life. For more information about Michelle Singletary, log onto www.michellesingletary.com.