BENTONVILLE, Ark.–As shoppers struggle with rising gas and food prices in this sluggish economy, Wal-Mart will host its first “Dollars and Good Sense” online chat with Ellie Kay, who the retailer bills as America’s family financial expert.
The chat, available on makeyourdollarstretch.com, will be held on Thursday, June 19 at 12 p.m. Eastern time, is geared toward anyone looking for new ways to save and spend wisely, the retailer said, in a statement.
Kay will also take questions.
“I’ve spoken about these ideas on radio and TV, and am excited to lend my assistance to help others in an online forum, where so many people are going today to look for practical advice,” said Kay in the statement.
Those participating in the chat will be privy to a variety of money-saving tips from Kay, including steps and tips in her recently published books.
For those unable to join in on the chat, pre-chat questions can be submitted to Wal-Mart’s “Make Your Dollar Stretch” Web site, now through June 19. Key questions and answers from the online chat will be posted on the Web site.