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Do you feel your blood pressure rise every time you hear the words “tough economic times”? Feel like you don’t know who to turn to for advice on the stock market and retirement planning? Are you avoiding looking your bank account in the face because you don’t want it to see you cry?

If the economy’s got you down, don’t get mad , get educated! But where can money-conscious progressives turn for good information? Never fear: Traction’s got your back!

WHAT: Mad Money: a workshop series with financial guru Tractivists
WHEN: Every Wed. starting Aug. 5th, 6:30-8 PM
WHERE: Traction HQ, 1018 Broad St.
RSVP: money@getTraction.org

WHY: Because the economic crisis is hitting Gen X and Gen Y hard. Now, more than ever before, young people need to figure out how to navigate our local, national, and global economies to put our dollars to work—for us and for the causes we care about.  That’s right, sound money management doesn’t just benefit you personally, it’s also a way to work toward a more progressive future. Funding causes and organizations you believe in, contributing to political campaigns, and voting with your dollars is more do-able (and more fun) when your finances are in order!

Each Wednesday starting next week (August 5th), Traction’s very own financial gurus will dispense their knowledge and work with us to upgrade our economic know-how. You’ll not only gain serious skills, you’ll get to blow off some steam with folks who share your values and have the same questions you do – and maybe you’ll even forget about the “R-word” for a couple of hours.

Every week, we’ll have a Tractivist financial expert, info on the topic of the night, take-home materials, and drinks for sale at economic meltdown prices. You bring your questions and your friends. Come for all the workshops and become a financial guru yourself, or pick and choose amongst the topics.  RSVP to money@getTraction.org before each event for exclusive early access to workshop materials.

Mad Money Workshop Schedule:
1. Mapping Your Money: Budgeting for Financial Freedom (Patrick Lyons of Lyons Den Capital) Aug. 5
2. Your Personal Stimulus Package: Investment Strategies 101 (Greg Davis of G. Davis Capital) – Aug. 12
3. Let’s Get it Started: Investment Basics and How to Begin Investing (Greg Davis) – Aug. 19
4. Stretching Your Dollars: A Skillshare – Aug. 26
5. Making Bank: What You Should Know About Credit Unions (Mickey Fanney and Lauren Whaley of the NC Credit Union League) – Sept. 2
6. Money Where Your Mouth Is: Green & Socially Responsible Investing (Greg Davis) – Sept. 9
7. Planning for the Long Haul: Real Estate and Retirement (Greg Davis) – Sept. 16

And don’t forget: The workshop on August 26th will be a skillshare—lots of Tractivists trading knowledge on how to stretch your dollars and survive the recession. If you know where to find the hottest deals, how to whip up home remedies, how to cook on a tight budget, we want to hear from you! Email money@getTraction.or g with your area of expertise so we know what you’ll bring to the table on the 26th.

We’ll get through the madness together!

Cara
spender, saver, Tractivist

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