Smart decisions today prevent financial stress tomorrow.” Big purchases and digital risks are part of adult life—but they don’t have to feel overwhelming. This two-day workshop is designed to help you make informed financial decisions and protect yourself along the way. Led by Financial Literacy Coach Mary Pesek, this session provides clear, real-world guidance for navigating everyday financial responsibilities. Mary’s approachable, judgment-free teaching style helps participants build confidence whether they’re preparing for their first major purchase, managing new independence, or refining skills developed over a career. Day 1 focuses on planning for major expenses like housing and vehicles, while also covering essential consumer rights and responsibilities so you can make purchases with clarity and confidence. Day 2 shifts to protecting yourself in a digital world. You’ll learn how to recognize common scams, prevent identity theft, and respond effectively if fraud occurs—skills that matter at every stage of life. Because being financially smart isn’t just about earning money—it’s about protecting what you’ve worked for and planning ahead with confidence.

A Plan For Your Money = Freedom For Your Future. This two-day workshop gives you the money skills most people end up learning the hard way. Money stress doesn’t usually come from not having enough—it comes from not having a clear plan. In this hands-on, two-day money management workshop, you’ll learn how to track where your money is going, build a realistic zero-dollar budget, and use credit wisely and confidently instead of fearfully. Led by Financial Literacy Coach Mary Pesek, this workshop offers practical, judgment-free guidance grounded in real-life experience. Mary meets participants where they are—whether you’re managing your first paycheck, balancing school and work, or navigating financial decisions in your career—and helps turn confusing money topics into clear, doable steps. You’ll walk away knowing how to protect your credit score, avoid common financial traps, and make financial decisions that support the future you want—not just the bills you have today. If you’re ready to feel confident, organized, and in control of your money, this workshop is for you. You don’t need more money—you need a better strategy. Let’s build one together.

The Balance Blueprint Whether you’re preparing for college, navigating campus life, or already building a career, one thing is constant: your time and money are always making decisions for you—sometimes without you realizing it. The Balance Blueprint is a financial wellness workshop designed for real life at every stage. It’s not about perfection or rigid rules. It’s about learning how to make smarter choices with your time, money, and energy so your goals don’t get lost between classes, deadlines, paychecks, and responsibilities. Led by Financial Literacy Coach Mary Pesek, this session blends practical guidance with real-world insight. Mary brings a relatable, judgment-free approach to financial education, helping participants understand how everyday decisions shape long-term stability and balance. You’ll leave with: A clearer understanding of where your time and money are going Practical goal-setting tools you can use now and adapt as life changes Strategies to reduce financial stress and build confidence in decision-making A personalized action plan that grows with you—from college to career No matter where you’re starting, this workshop helps you stop reacting and start planning with intention. Register today and begin building your Balance Blueprint—one smart decision at a time.

Grow your money. Grow your income. Investing can feel intimidating—especially when it seems like everyone else already has it figured out. This two-day workshop is designed to build understanding and confidence, not to turn you into a financial expert or replace a professional advisor. Led by Financial Literacy Coach Mary Pesek, this workshop offers clear, real-world explanations that meet you where you are—whether you’re new to saving, just starting to earn, or looking to make smarter long-term financial decisions. Day 1 - Focuses on the path from saving to investing. You’ll learn how compound interest works, why diversification matters, and how thoughtful investing strategies can support long-term goals without unnecessary risk or overwhelm. Day 2 - Shifts to income growth, exploring realistic side hustles and second-income opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and schedule—whether you’re balancing school, work, or family life. The goal is simple: to help you understand your options, ask better questions, and take informed first steps toward building a stronger financial future. If you’re ready to think beyond your paycheck and start creating long-term opportunities, this workshop is for you. Your income has limits. Your strategy doesn’t have to.