Traction

When I got involved with planning Traction’s Mad Money series, I had some misgivings. Thinking about my personal finances, and especially about ways to increase my wealth, seemed selfish to me.  Now I realize that planning for my financial future isn’t selfish, on the contrary, my financial security will ensure that I can do the kind of work that really matters to me AND my community.

Please join us for the last two workshops in this Mad Money series. This Wednesday, Greg Davis of G. Davis Capital will answer your questions about long-range investments, real estate, and planning for retirement:

WHAT: Planning for the Long Haul: Real Estate and Retirement
WHEN: Wed. Sept. 16, 6:30-8 PM
WHERE: Traction HQ, 1018 Broad St.
RSVP: money@getTraction.org

And next Wednesday, Greg will be back with Jennifer Lazarus of Lazarus Financial Planning to talk about ways to make sure that your investments line up with your values.  I’m psyched to get advice on how to take care of my future while making sure my money is working for the causes I care about.  Because growing my assets isn’t just an end to me… to have a clear conscience, I need to focus on the means as well.  It’s really important to me to know where my money’s going in the meantime and what it’s funding: I want my investments to help fund a more fair and progressive future.  To join me at one or both workshops, RSVP to money@getTraction.org.

Also, Traction is looking for volunteers to help with our annual “outing” (kidding!) to Durham’s Pride Parade (Sat, Sept 26), which I helped organize last year. Write to pride@getTraction.org to get involved!

See you soon!

Cara