Smiley says Charleston African Americans optimistic

African Americans in Charleston are more optimistic than the city’s general population that their financial situation will improve over the next year. However, most say they don’t have a financial game plan and many don’t know where to start, according to a new survey commissioned by The Smiley Group and Nationwide Insurance®. Tavis Smiley is holding free financial and retirement planning sessions on October 24 at the Charleston Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to the public; program starts at 10 a.m. Eastern time, doors open at 9 a.m. Eastern time.