Nationally Syndicated Personal Finance Columnist Gail MarksJarvis Launches Trio of Public Programs, January - March 2011: 'In Control in an Uncertain Job Market' at Tribune Tower, January 26; 'Enough for College?' at the Wilmette Theater, February 23; and 'The Retirement Riddle,' March 30

CHICAGO, Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The start of a New Year often sparks an urge to consider one's current (and future) financial status, and nationally syndicated Chicago Tribune personal finance columnist and author Gail MarksJarvis will host a series of three public programs tackling a range of issues in her signature straight-talking, consumer-friendly approach: "In Control in an Uncertain Job Market," a topical lunch program offering advice for managing one's finances no matter how stable one's current job status, January 26; "Enough for College?" aimed at parents thinking ahead to college tuitions, February 23; and "The Retirement Riddle" to facilitate confident, forward thinking about planning for retirement, March 30. This programming is presented by TribU, a series of entertaining and educational classes and seminars led by Chicago Tribune professionals.  

"I get so many great questions from readers of my column, and I'm looking forward to interacting directly on all three of these topics.  With expert advice on career strategies coupled with my financial know-how, our first session will help job holders and job seekers alike secure their finances for success.  I am 100% confident I can find a way for every parent to afford to send their kid to college.  And I literally wrote the book on 'Saving for Retirement (without living like a pauper or winning the lottery)'," said MarksJarvis.

Tickets for each of the programs can be purchased by calling (312) 222-3348 or visiting www.chicagotribune.com/tribnation.

Gail MarksJarvis is one of the nation's most respected personal finance columnists. Her Chicago Tribune columns reach millions of readers in leading metropolitan newspapers throughout the U.S. In addition to writing weekly columns, MarksJarvis delivers advice on personal finance, investing, business and financial markets in speeches and on television and radio. She has been a reporter for National Public Radio's "Marketplace," and has provided analysis on "Talk of the Nation," "Sound Money," public television, and ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates. She is the author of "Saving for Retirement without Living Like a Pauper or Winning the Lottery" (FT Press), a step-by-step guide that "anyone can handle - even people phobic about math," she says.

TribU is just one part of Trib Nation, a new initiative of community outreach by the Chicago Tribune that also includes Chicago Live!, the weekly live radio show taping showcasing who and what is making news in Chicago each week; Chicago Forward: Conversations About the Future, a series of live gatherings of policymakers exploring issues of great importance to the Chicago region; programs by Chicago Tribune columnists and personalities; and a robust variety of literary events including the Printers Row Lit Fest, Tribune literary prizes and monthly AuthorTalks. For 163 years, the Chicago Tribune has been a market-leading newspaper publication of Tribune Company.  Reaching three million readers each week in the greater Chicago area, the publication is known for its award-winning journalism.  The Tribune's news focus is centered on the Chicago experience, community issues and government, the local economy and business, as well as entertainment, culture and sports.

For more information, please visit www.chicagotribune.com/tribnation.

SOURCE Chicago Tribune Media Group