FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Thursday, August 26, 2004 - Women need to take control of their financial future. More than ever, women's paychecks are supporting the family. They are living longer and they are their parents' caregivers.

To help women in such situations, San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies hosts a course titled "Women as Independent Investors," Tuesdays, Sept. 9-30 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at SDSU's Gateway Center, 5250 Campanile Drive.

This course introduces the fundamentals of investing for women. Topics include investment terms, research tools, and implementing a personal investment plan. The class covers IRAs, 401(k)s, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities. It will also address personal finance topics as they relate to women, including taxes, retirement, insurance, education, estate planning, and the 11 roadblocks to a woman's financial security.

Fee for the course is $89. To register, or for more information, please call (619) 594-5152 or visit the College's web site at www.NeverStopLearning.net.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 30 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.