7th Regional Consumer Issues Conference focus will be on credit and finance issues. Sessions offered by regional legislators, presentations by topic experts from across the country and region, CLE's, and a special screening of the movie MAXED OUT on Sept. 26th with Director James Scurlock.

Topics include: Collecting debts and dealing with debt collectors, the Consumer's right to access and correct credit reports, Payday loans, car-title loans and check cashing services: what are the costs, risks and repercussions, Identity theft protection, Security freeze legislation & what it means to you, what you need to know about Long-term care insurance, credit card bills and what the Fed is trying to do about them.

General Registration: early $45, late $55
Senior Registration: early $35, late $45
Students: Free
Scholarships for travel are available this year.