‘Begin Your Savings Journey to Financial Freedom’
Dover, DE – From October 16-22, 2011, the Delaware State Treasury will host a series of events throughout the state to celebrate “National Save for Retirement Week.” During the week, the State Treasury will promote the benefits of saving for retirement among Delawareans and launch its innovative statewide savings campaign, “Earn. Save. Invest. PROSPER.”
“During National Save for Retirement Week, I am pleased to announce that the Delaware State Treasury will play a key role in helping Delawareans understand the importance of saving for retirement through our new savings campaign. We are excited to launch a series of programs and initiatives throughout the state that encourage individuals and families to begin their savings journey towards financial freedom,” said Treasurer Chip Flowers. “It is important for the Treasury to provide Delawareans with helpful financial information that will assist them in their journey and we want Delawareans to earn, save, invest and prosper,” said Treasurer Flowers.
Understanding the difficult economic climate faced by many Delawareans, the State Treasury has also designed savings tools to assist families unable to save due to financial hardship. “While we understand that many Delawareans are unable to save due to the national economic climate, we want to remind those individuals that their State Treasury offers valuable tools that may help them during this difficult period,” said Treasurer Flowers.
Earlier this year, the Delaware State Treasury launched its signature “Prosperity Portal” available on its website (treasury.delaware.gov ). The primary focus of the portal is to educate Delawareans on the importance of saving and investing. Working with non-profit organizations, the State Treasury has designed the portal to meet the needs of all Delawareans, from novice savers opening their first bank account to experienced investors seeking additional sources of information.
In addition, the State Treasury’s award-winning delawaresaves.com site is available for state employees to take advantage of the State’s Deferred Compensation Plans. Employees are encouraged to visit the site and schedule time to sit with financial professionals to map out their goals and plan for retirement.
The State Treasury team will visit locations throughout Delaware each day during the week (a list of locations are set forth below). With a combined effort involving non-profit organizations, the media, and other state agencies, the Treasury hopes that everyone will take time during National Save for Retirement Week to focus on their future.
Monday, October 17
11am – 2pm
Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens Campus
Student Services Building
18800 Seashore Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
Tuesday, October 18
11am – 2pm
DHSS Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Campus
Main Building – Front Lobby
1901 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
Wednesday, October 19
11am – 2pm
Kent County Courthouse
Main Lobby
414 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, October 20
11am – 2pm
Carvel State Office Building
Main Lobby
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Friday, October 21
11am – 2pm
Delaware Department of Transportation, Kent County Office
Farmington/Felton Room
800 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
