Common $ense: A Personal Finance Conference
November 8, 2007, Governor Jim Douglas welcomed educators and parents attending the 3rd annual Jumpstart conference for personal finance education. 
Vermont State Treasurer, Jeb Spaulding, introduced Lisa Helme, the new Director of Financial Literacy and Communications for the Treasurer's office. 
Since arriving in Vermont, Lisa has worked closely with the VT Jumpstart Coalition members to assess the needs for personal finance information which the VT State Treasurer's office could provide. She re-designed the office's website at http://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/
Lisa told the conference participants "common sense" depends on one's personal perspective which is shaped by the information and experience one has at a particular time. That is why it is so important especially for youth to have quality information and skilled coaching in learning to make good choices with their personal finances.
VT Jumpstart Coalition members reflect on the conference with keynote speaker Sally Taylor
(sitting, second from picture left)
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