Indiana MoneyWise September 2017 | Page 2

Dear Hoosiers:

Thank you for reading the Indiana Secretary of

State’s e-magazine. The purpose of this publication

is to provide Hoosiers with timely information on

smart money management and investment fraud

prevention.

In a recent study, the United Health Foundation ranked Indiana the 39th healthiest state in the nation, with an overall negative score. Hoosiers are nationally known as hospitable and hardworking, but when it comes to our personal health, we have long struggled in many categories. The issues are numerous. For some, it can be difficult to afford or access healthy food, and it’s much easier to choose price over quality. For others, it’s a matter of time, and it’s not easy to schedule regular trips to the gym or healthy markets. That’s why this issue will tackle some issues on the ground floor, and we will discuss how to shop for groceries, plan healthy meals in advance, and improve your fitness through smartphone apps and community activities, all the while staying within a reasonable budget! We can’t afford to procrastinate on good health decisions, so read on to discover how to add flavor, length, and fulfillment to your life.

Sincerely,

Connie Lawson

Indiana Secretary of State

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of the office of Secretary of State Connie Lawson to deliver to the people of Indiana government-as-a-service that focuses on unqualified integrity and accuracy in our elections, consistent and principled regulatory methods, ceaseless protection of Hoosier investors, and the most efficient use of taxpayer resources.