Media Release

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to announce a free financial program entitled "New Credit Laws and Managing Your Credit in 2010," on February 16, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Alachua County Extension Office (2800 NE 39^th Ave., Gainesville).

• Several new credit laws become effective in February 2010 so learn how they may affect you and your credit.
• Please note that this program is also suggested for high school juniors, seniors and their parents. Helping students and young workers become financially knowledgeable is especially important in today's economy. 

It is helpful to pre-register (so there are enough materials) by calling 352-337-6209.

For more information, contact Brenda Williams, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent at 352-955-2402.

All Extension Programs and Services are open to all without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or handicap. For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact the Extension office at (352) 955-2402 (voice) or TDD/TYY (352) 955-2406 or at the Alachua County Extension Service, 2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609. Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.