MIND: Financial Wellness Workshop

Join us for a one-hour interactive financial wellness workshop covering rotating weekly topics such as budgeting, credit, and homeownership led by JP Morgan Chase.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

This session is part of ROOTED, a wellness series in Central Park’s north end. Each Wednesday (4:00 pm–7:00 pm) and Saturday (10:00 am–1:00 pm) from September 17–November 8, you can join a full ”window” of Mind, Body, and Soul wellness experiences. Come for this session—or explore all three for the complete three-hour journey.

Schedule

  • How to Set Goals, Build a Budget and Save
    • In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to set goals based on your values, build a budget that works for you and save for the future.
    • Dates:
      • September 17 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      • September 20 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Understanding and Building Credit
    • In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the basics of credit, including what it is and why it matters, how to check your credit score and reports, how to get started building credit and how to protect your credit​
    • Dates:
      • Wednesday, October 1 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      • Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Investing is For Everyone
    • Investing has a language all its own, but getting comfortable with it can help you become a more knowledgeable and confident investor. We'll cover some of the most common terms to help you feel more optimistic when investing.
    • Dates:
      • Wednesday, October 15 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      • Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Homebuyer Journey
    • Buying a home can be exciting and stressful at the same time, especially for the first-time homebuyer. Here are some tips to help you through a complicated process.
    • Dates:
      • Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
      • Wednesday, October 29 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Homebuyer 201
    • Hear directly from housing and lending professionals about the steps to prepare for homeownership and navigate the mortgage process with confidence.
    • Dates:
      • Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Ways to Help Protect Your Finances as You Age
    • In this workshop, you’ll learn simple tips to help protect your accounts and finances and how to plan for the future, including creating a financial care plan.
    • Dates:
      • Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am