Making Sense of Dollars

Program Type:

Lecture Series

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for a series of informative workshops designed to empower you with essential financial knowledge. Whether you’re just starting out or need a refresher, our program covers key topics to help you build a solid foundation. Let us discover how we can Make Sense of Dollars.

Event Details:

  • Dates: Second and Fourth Mondays of the month
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
  • Address:  326 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701
  • Phone: (217) 753-4900

Workshop Topics:

January 12th: Financial Wellness for Mental Health : A session on Financial Wellness for Mental Health, exploring the relationship between finances and mental well-being.

January 26th : Student Loan Repayment : A session focusing on Student Loan Repayment, covering topics such as the key facts about student loans, various repayment options for federal and private loans, and important terms associated with each.

February 9th: Retirement Challenges : A session discussing retirement challenges, including helpful information on how to maximize a retiree's budget and effectively plan finances during retirement.

February 23rd : Ins and Outs of Personal Bankruptcy : A session exploring the Ins and Outs of Personal Bankruptcy, featuring a discussion that covers the overall process and requirements for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. The session will also include an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy.

March 9th : Saving and Investing Basics : A session on Saving and Investing Basics, designed to share important information for beginners who are interested in learning more about investing.

March 23th : Renter's Rights and Responsibilities : A session on Renter's Rights and Responsibilities, designed to assist clients in understanding the fundamentals of fair housing laws, tenant rights, as well as landlord expectations and responsibilities.