purpose.

BLACK WOMEN INVESTING was founded for undergraduate and graduate Black women to learn the skill of financial planning. As more and more black women graduate from highly ranked universities, knowledge of financial planning will be an invaluable asset, as many of these women will receive moderate to high paying salaries. As well, the amount of the nation’s black entrepreneurs will continue to increase with the attainment of graduate and professional degrees, and financial literacy will be important to the success of these businesses. Furthermore, an uncertain economy and expected inflation will decrease the purchasing power of all Americans, but those who have learned to save, invest and plan for the future will be able to keep their heads above water.

mission.

The mission of BWi is three-fold:

·        Deliver expert education and advise on various areas of financial planning from working professionals in the financial industry
   Topics will include:
o       Investments and Securities
o       Tax Planning
o       Saving Effectively
o       How to conduct financial research
o       How to read your credit report

·        Foster personal and financial relationships among the members of BWi through self-education and group participation.
     Implementation Strategies include:
o       Assign readings from literature on financial responsibility such as,  Rich Dad, Poor Dad 
o       Frequent reading of Wall Street Journal and Black Enterprise and other financial periodicals that are available 
o       Engage one another in discussion on the readings monthly at meetings and weekly through organization listserv

·        Become investors
   Implementation Strategies include:
o       Participate in virtually simulated stock market software
o       Create investment club and open brokerage account