The Common Cents Conference™: is the first-ever conference to address financial issues across the region of Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia and West Virginia. This conference gives attendees an opportunity to learn about the financial problems facing residents and innovative program models to help residents achieve all their financial dreams. The 2012 conference will be held August 28th - 29th at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bethesda, MD.

Click here for photos from the 2010 conference. Thanks to Chi Pham from Fairfax County for his great photography skills! Here is what attendees had to say about the 2010 conference:

"This was the best conference that I've ever attended!"

"Thank you the opportunity to be a part of the Common Cents Conference 2010. It was a great and rewarding experience. The event was excellent!"

"The keynote speaker had a message for everyone and everything we do: keep hope and the dream alive."

"Great conference!"

The Common Cents Conference is hosted by free tax preparation and asset building coalitions from Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia. These coalitions conduct critical outreach to insure that low-income families receive the Earned Income Tax Credit, provide free or low-cost tax preparation, and connect families to appropriate financial services and education. These coalitions serve more than 40,000 residents each year.