FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WHO:   Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Wayne Abernathy
  
WHEN:   Wednesday October 29, 2003
  6:30 pm EDT Media Availability
  6:45 pm EDT program begins

WHERE: Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
  227-45 Maple Road
  Lexington Park, MD 20653  
  Contact:  Colleen Blundell, 301/863-7071, Ext. 228

WHAT:  Assistant Secretary Abernathy will present a certificate of recognition to  
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union for its Retirement Education Program, RETIREMENT… Do You Have a Plan? 

The Treasury Department in 2002 established the Office of Financial Education to strengthen the financial literacy of all Americans, and provide guidance to organizations providing financial education programs. The Office works to ensure that people can gain the practical knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial choices throughout various life stages. It focuses on four key areas: basic savings, credit management, homeownership and retirement planning. More information can be found at www.treasury.gov/financialeducation.