Budgeting and Saving Basics

Learn about the basics of personal finance, budgeting, and introductory saving and investment strategies, including factors in deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or tackle debt. Resources and tools for learning more about these topics will be shared.

Dr. Ryan Decker, CFP is a Professor of Finance at North Central College where he serves as the Founding Director of the Center for Financial Literacy. Dr. Decker runs financial education programs for high schools, colleges, nonprofit organizations, and corporations.

This webinar is part of Financial Fitness 2026, a free financial literacy series presented by BIG (Business Interest Group), comprised of business librarians in the Chicago suburbs. These virtual programs offer practical tips and advice from experienced financial advisors.

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