Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008
¾¨Ó㴫ý's "Get Real!" life preparation series continues Thursday, Feb. 21, with "Smart Investing for Beginners" presented by David Smith, ¾¨Ó㴫ý assistant professor of accounting.
"The presentation is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the more common types of investments available; where to go to invest; what type of risk is involved with different kinds of investments; and what expectations come with different types of investments," Smith said.
Smith has been with ¾¨Ó㴫ý since 2004. He earned an undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, a master's in taxation from Robert Morris University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a certified public accountant in Pennsylvania.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, the "Get Real!" series acquaints students with life after college. It provides helpful advice on financial planning; banking; medical care; consumer and personal legal matters; apartment, auto, and house hunting; getting the most out of leisure activities; and preparing for lifelong relationships.
Each session covers a different topic and runs from 12:40-1:50 p.m. in the Witherspoon Lakeview Room. Attendance is limited to 25 students, with preference given to juniors and seniors. Two additional sessions are scheduled for the spring semester: "Navigating the Insurance Policy Rapids" on March 6, and a second session of "Investing for the Good Life" on April 10.
Contact Rachel Lantz, resident director, at (724) 946-7913 or e-mail GetReal@westminster.edu for additional information.Â
