Learn some money skills for life at expert talk in Laois

Ann Shields to give expert talk at Portlaoise Library. | Ann Shields to give expert talk at Portlaoise Library.

placeholder image — Ann Shields to give expert talk at Portlaoise Library. | Ann Shields to give expert talk at Portlaoise Library.

Laois expert to deliver money skills for life workshop in Portlaoise

Are you struggling with the cost of living at the moment or want to learn more about personal budgeting?

If so, Portlaoise Library is hosting a one-off workshop featuring a talk with a personal finance expert with the national statutory body responsible for consumer protection.

The library invites you to join Ann Shields from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) for what it says will be an engaging talk where she will provide money-saving tips for everyday life, support the development of personal budgeting habits and help you understand your rights as a consumer.

There will also be free budgeting materials available on the night, including a "Money Skills for Life" handbook to take home.

Ms Shields is a Financial Education Manager with the CCPC. The Laois-based expert, who was a former owner of the Roll and Bowl, is experienced in education, business, banking, accountancy and community development.

Formerly attached to LOETB and Laois Partnership, she has qualifications in accountancy, business advising, management as well as adult and community Education.

Part of the CCPC’s role is to provide information to the pubic on consumer rights, personal finance and product safety through a consumer helpline, its website, public awareness campaigns and various financial education initiatives.

The free talk takes place on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 pm. Contact Portlaoise Library for booking details.