Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies.
Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively 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.
Financial Fitness 2026 is a free financial literacy series presented by BIG (Business Interest Group), a group of business librarians in the Chicago suburbs. In support of the libraries’ mission of providing access to reliable information, these virtual programs offer practical tips and advice from experienced financial advisors.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Information & Education |
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