Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe hosts financial fair


January 28, 2013 · 11:29 AM

LITTLE BOSTON — The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe hosts its annual “Show Me The Money” Financial Fair on Monday, 1-5 p.m. at the S’Klallam Longhouse, 31912 Little Boston Road.

The event is free and open to the public.

The financial fair will offer free tax preparation (for household incomes of less than $52,000) and basic financial and tax advice. In addition, experts will offer advice and services related to consumer rights, credit counseling, earned income credit, financial aid, HUD loans, starting your own business. and protecting yourself from identity theft.

Participants include the state Department of Financial Institutions, Kitsap Community Resources, Olympic College, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Housing, Columbia Bank, Connection Credit Union, Kitsap Credit Union, and ClearPoint Credit Counseling.

For more information, call (360) 297-9667. Go to www.pgst.nsn.us.

 

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