[March 28, 2013] State Treasurer Kate Marshall Sponsors Nevada Women's Money Conferences: Attendees Will Acquire Tools to Better Manage Their Finances Tweet Carson City, NV, Mar 28, 2013 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall is inviting women to learn how to take better control of their money and family finances by attending the 2nd Annual Nevada Women's Money Conference, sponsored by her office in cooperation with the International Association of Working Mothers. Last year, more than 650 women from across Nevada took part in the Women's Money Conferences, a first of its kind in Nevada. Coinciding with National Financial Literacy Month, the two conferences will be held in Reno at the Sienna Hotel on Saturday, April 20, 2013, and in Las Vegas at the Texas Station Hotel on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Registration is limited to 300 attendees in Reno and 500 in Las Vegas. Cost is $75 per person, which includes admission to speaker and discussion sessions and the resource expo, plus continental breakfast, a luncheon, the Women's Money Guidebook, and being part of a year-long mentoring program. A limited number of scholarships are available. Marshall said the goal of the Nevada Women's Money Conference is in line with her office's motto, Investing in Nevada's Future, and is part of the Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada goal of improving financial fitness in our schools and for people throughout our state. "The Nevada Women's Money Conferences provide a full-day educational and networking event, which will provide women with the financial knowledge, tools, and contacts to build a secure financial future," Marshall said. "As Chairman of the Nevada College Savings Board and as someone who believes wholeheartedly in financial fitness, I am grateful for the opportunity to share with women across our state information that can change their lives and their families' financial security." Conference attendees will learn how to reduce financial stress; feel confident with money matters; fix credit; pay off debt; maximize income; save for college and retirement; develop a financial support network; and how to build a more secure financial future. The Nevada Women's Money Conference will feature presentations by noted financial authors and experts; discussion sessions with professional financial mentors; a financial resources expo; and networking events. Conference speakers include: Gail Perry-Mason, national radio and television financial personality and author of "Money Matters for Families" and co-author of "Girl, Make Your Money Grow," which was featured on "Oprah's Debt Diet. " Gerri Detweiler, Director of Consumer Education, Credit.com, and author of several books, including "Reduce Debt, Reduce Stress;" "Debt Collection Answers; and Invest in Yourself -- Six Secrets to a Rich Life." Gina Robison-Billups, President of the Women's Money Council and member of the National Women's Business Council, an advisory panel to the U.S. President and Congress on economic issues important to women business owners. Brenda Prinzavalli, FOX 5 Las Vegas television personality and co-author of the "Women's Accomplishment Journals." Carrie Rocha, television personality and author of "Pocket Your Dollars." Jill Perry, Northern Nevada Director of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Nevada and Utah. Elaine Starling, author of "Why 5% Succeed," will serve as emcee for both conferences. Additional conference sponsors include Nevada State Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of Nevada, One Nevada Credit Union, The Direct Selling Educational Foundation, State Street Global Advisors, Upromise College Savings, USAA, and Putnam Investments. For more information or to register online for the Nevada Women's Money Conference, go to http://www.NVWomensMoney.org. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall Kate Marshall was first elected State Treasurer in 2006 and re-elected to second term in 2010. With two young daughters and as someone who benefited from a college education herself, Kate is committed to providing parents, other caregivers, and friends with greater resources for saving for a college education for their children. More info at http://www.NevadaTreasurer.gov. Nevada College Savings Board The Nevada College Savings Board administers four national college savings plans, which offer savings opportunities for families planning ahead for the children's future higher education needs: the SSgA Upromise 529 Plan, the Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan, the USAA 529 College Savings Plan, and the Putnam 529 for America Plan. More info at http://www.NevadaTreasurer.gov/collegesavings.htm. Women's Money(TM) Council The Women's Money(TM) Council is a national council of community, financial industry, and policy leaders, which conducts research and provides women programs for advocacy, education, and mentorship in order to foster financial independence, economic justice and to significantly reduce poverty in America. Women's Money(TM) is a program of The International Association of Working Mothers, a 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization. More info at http://www.WomensMoney.org. 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