Celebrate Achieve Financial Independence Week(TM) This Fall October 15-21, 2006.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Stowers Innovations, Inc.

What:   Achieve Financial Independence Week(TM) strives to raise
        Americans' awareness of their own spending and saving habits,
        and provide people of all ages with the strategies and
        information they need to achieve financial independence. This
        is the third year for the annual event. For additional
        information and resources, visit www.afiweek.com.

When:   October 15-21, 2006

Where:  During Achieve Financial Independence Week people around the
        country are encouraged to evaluate their financial situation
        and create strategies to accomplish their financial goals.

Why:    America is in financial crisis. American's owe more than half
        a trillion dollars in credit card debt(a) and they need
        information to better manage their finances.

        A 2006 GoodLife(TM) national Internet survey by Stowers
        Innovations, Inc. showed men and women have different
        financial priorities, and approach the issues of financial
        security and knowledge in contrasting manners. Men think they
        are ahead in the financial battle of the sexes with 48 percent
        feeling in control of their financial situation compared to
        only 36 percent of women.

Who:    Stowers Innovations, Inc., created Achieve Financial
        Independence Week in 2004. The company helps people find ways
        to improve their financial position and find more meaning in
        their lives through an understanding of their values, personal
        relationships, finances, good physical health and mental well
        being. Stowers Innovations publishes the Yes, You Can...
        family of books. For more information, visit
        www.stowers-innovations.com.

Achieve Financial Independence Week is supported by American Century Investments, Tips for Kids([R]) and Tips for Life([R]). American Century Investments is a leading investment manager with nearly fifty years of experience helping investors achieve their financial goals. Tips for Kids and Tips for Life are free financial education programs that provide financial curricula for middle and high school students. For more information about American Century Investments, visit www.americancentury.com. For more information on Tips for Kids and Tips for Life, visit www.tipsforkids.com.

(a) according to the Motley Fool