Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise's Money School is back for its third year with 15 seminars for teens and adults, as well as a new Spanish workshop option.
The free financial education day offers options for anyone age 13 and older, ranging from saving for college to preparing a will, getting out of debt and much more.
For the first time, the day will kick off with speaker Yolandra McClinton, a financial life coach based out of Los Angeles who will speak about financial stability. Each of the following workshops will then be hosted by a local nonprofit or other expert.
"No matter where you are in life, money affects you," said CNE Communications and Special Project Manager Jennifer Holder. "Whether you have a lot of money or no money, you still need these skills to manage it. Without these resources being readily available, it can put people in dire straits. [Money School] is a one-stop-shop for all things money, and you can navigate your way through topics you are interested in."
Gabrielle Blades first attended Money School three years ago as she was launching her graphic design business, Blades Creative, full time.
"It allowed me to be more aware," she said, adding that what she learned helped her to make purchasing decisions about a new computer and other business-related buys.
"It allowed me to feel more comfortable with my money and take that next step with both my businesses and personal finances."
Several months after attending the workshops, she said, she committed to an office space to officially begin working as a business owner full time.
"I went again last year and ... I'm trying to go this year, too," she said in regards to Money School.
As the seminar enters its third year, Holder said she hopes people continue to grow their financial knowledge.
"The important takeaway is to not only think about money when something happens or you want to make a big purchase," she said. "Even when things are good you should be thinking about the next step."
Money School is Saturday, April 1 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Brainerd Crossroads. The day includes free breakfast and lunch.
To learn more or register for specific classes, visit cneinc.org/money-school.
Email Gabrielle Chevalier at gchevalier@timesfreepress.com.