Utah Women in the Money Conference set for Oct. 22-23

Cache Valley Daily reported that the eighth annual Utah Women in the Money Conference will be held Oct. 22-23 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. It is organized by Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks and the Utah Financial Empowerment Coalition. Organizers say everyone is welcome, though the topics emphasize challenges that disproportionately affect women. ^[1] The treasurer's office said the hybrid conference is hosted in partnership with the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Utah Division of Securities. ^[2]

Thursday's evening dinner and workshop runs 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday's program runs 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Michelle Singletary, a Washington Post personal finance columnist, is the Friday lunch keynote speaker. Workshops cover budgeting amid rising costs, investing, credit, homeownership, estate planning and using artificial intelligence for financial decisions. The state treasurer's office will present on Utah Savers, the state's new small-business retirement plan exchange. ^[1] According to the treasurer's office, Utah State University Extension professors lead Thursday's workshop, and Friday opens with a Financial Fireside Chat in which experts answer questions submitted by attendees. ^[2]

In-person registration costs $15 for Thursday, $25 for Friday or $35 for both days, with meals included, and scholarships are available. Virtual attendance is free with advance registration, and registrants get session recordings for a year. Details are at womeninthemoney.org. ^[1]