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Peter Bielagus (Bill-a-gus) became a top authority on
money management for Young America the hard way− by first falling deep into
credit card debt. Peter entered college with several thousand dollars in
savings but within 6 months he found himself $5000 in credit card debt.
Determined to dig his way out of debt, Peter began learning about personal
finance, reading over 300 books on the subject, interviewing experts and
attending seminars. By graduation, Peter’s cards were clean and he was on
his way to financial freedom.
Wanting to educate students and young
professionals about money, Peter wrote Getting Loaded: A Complete Personal
Finance Guide For Students and Young Professionals which was published by
Penguin Putnam/NAL. After graduating, Peter went to work for a national
financial company and became the top salesperson in his district, in his
first year. Shortly after getting his financial planning license, Peter then
opened up his own fee-only financial planning firm - one in the few in the
country that catered exclusively to young people. A frequent guest in the
media, Peter has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and on the
nationally syndicated radio show “Hints From Heloise.”
In addition
to writing and speaking, Peter has created many financial education
products, including the interactive CD-ROM, Mastering Your Personal Finances
, and the 70 minute audio program The Free Way Guide To Personal Finance .
He is now awaiting publication of his next book for young entrepreneurs
entitled “Quick Cash For Teens: Make Money and Be Your Own Boss” to be
published by Sterling in the Spring of 2009.
Affectionately known as
the "Go To Guy For Young People and Their Money" Peter now gives over 100
presentations a year for high school and college students as well as members
of the military. Recently financial corporations, credit unions, financial
aid administrators and even parents have called upon him to assist them in
getting Young Americans excited about personal finance. Mixing humor and
emotion with real life examples, Peter empowers audiences of all ages to get
started today on managing their money.
Young America’s Financial Coach™?
“Thank you so much for coming to speak at Harvard Law School today. I
learned so much about credit scores from listening to your talk. Thank you
so much for this wonderful advice!”
Victoria S, Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA
“I am the Base XO. [Second in command] First, thanks
very much for taking the time to visit with us. I received numerous positive
comments about your talk. I even called my two sons who are home from
college and had them come to the afternoon session to listen. Thanks again.”
Steve F. US Navy, Gulfport, MS
"I have heard nothing but rave
reviews for your talk."
Heather Lynn Flohr, Director Of Student
Activities; University of Dubuque, Dubuque IA
"I was in the financial
advising/investment field for over 40 years and the one thing I heard from
every single one of my clients was, "I wish I started earlier." Peter's
generation is lucky to have him out there, teaching the financial tools that
other generations never had. There's no doubt in my mind, his message is a
must."
Ernie Faminghetti, Former Manager of the billion-dollar New
England Trust Fund
"I don't have to deal with them (the collection
agency) any further. Thank you so much for your help."
Jacqueline N.
Student, Georgia Southern University; Statesboro, Georgia
“As a senior
at Souhegan High School, I was very impressed with your presentation and
found that I, like many of my peers, enjoyed it very much. I think that the
presentation was such a success because you were able to break down the
concepts of personal finance into simple, practical steps. Throughout the
lecture you concisely told us what we ought to do and why we should do that.
I found this sort of break-down very helpful in understanding the concepts.
Shaun G. Souhegan High School; Amherst, NH
"I want you to know that
the first time I ever understood what a money market account was, or a
mutual fund, or a bond, or a stock, was when I learned it from you."
Maggie G; A nursing student University of Maine; Portland, ME.
Corporate/Association/College/High School/Military Talks While Peter can customize his presentation for a particular audience, below are some of his most requested programs:
1) How To Put More Money In
Your Pocket Today™: A money management boot camp.
In this high energy
presentation Peter takes young audiences on a hilarious tour of the money
maze. He’ll review the basics of compound interest, credit scores,
investing, budgeting, spending and saving. Peter will end with a heartfelt
story of his own journey in and out of credit card debt. While any college
in the country could get a free financial speaker from their local bank,
over 50 schools per year pay Peter to inspire their students.
2) Making
Finance Fun: How To Get Young America Excited About The World's Most Boring
Subject™
Let's face it. Getting students excited about their personal
finances can be like getting them excited about a root canal. Unfortunately,
the subject of personal finance was long ago branded with the boring stamp.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let America's top expert on getting
young people excited about their money show you how the tips, tricks and
tools he uses in his presentations to over 10,000 college students a year..
3) How To Cut College Costs So That Any Student Can Go To The School Of Their Choice™ College costs are on the rise. Which parents and students will be able to pay for it? After listening to this presentation every parent and student will. Licensed Financial Advisor, Peter Bielagus, will reveal never before heard secrets that the financial aid offices don't want parents or students to know.
4) "This Is The Time Of Your Life" And
Other Damaging Statements Parents Say To Their Kids About Money Management™
What are you saying to kids about money even if you're not saying
anything at all? Find out what actions are leaving a strong (and possibly
damaging) financial impression on kids. Also, learn great ways to make a
positive, long lasting financial impression on your children.
5) The
Final, End All, Brutally Honest Truth About Credit Scores™
In this no
holds barred session, Peter clears up all the credit score myths, like:
Cancelling old accounts raises your score (NOT TRUE!)
Legitimate
negative marks on your credit report-do people really get them removed?
(Finally you’ll hear the truth!)
You have to borrow something to get a
good credit score (NOT TRUE! Peter will show you how to build a great credit
file without ever borrowing a dime!)
Any many more!
If you want
to separate the truth from the myth when it comes to credit scores, this
session is for you.
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