Workshops
Each of our workshop is 1.5 hours long and includes a presentation, discussion, time for questions and a resource packet for each participant. Keep reading to see the topics we offer! If you would like us to present on a topic you do not see below, please reach out to set up a consultation at latinastalkdinero@gmail.com.
Budgeting Basics
In this workshop, we dive deep into what budgeting is and why it is important. We discuss how budgeting is simply the process of creating a plan to spend your money and how it can help you achieve all your financial goals. In this workshop, you will also create your own budget template.
Transforming our Financial Mindset
In this workshop, we will discuss the more technical aspects of increasing our financial wellness as well as the mindset shifts that need to happen in conjunction. We will work on identifying our own predetermined beliefs about money and how we can begin to shift them.
Understanding our Financial Trauma
Often we don't take the time to talk about the ways that financial trauma impacts our current approach to our finances. During this session, we will work through some of those connections between our upbringing and our current reality to work towards creating a more secure financial future.
Evaluating our Financial Health
Sometimes the hardest part about starting your financial journey is figuring out where to begin. In this workshop, we will be going over the ways to determine your financial health and how you can take your first step to become financially free.
Saving & Paying Off Debt
When it comes to saving and paying off debt, the question we often get is, "What should I do first? Save or pay off debt? " The truth is you can do both, it's just a matter of finding what works for YOU! In this workshop, we will review the basic principles of saving, why it's important to save, where to hold your savings, and how to prepare for emergencies and future expenses with sinking funds. We will also discuss two popular methods to pay off debt (snowball and avalanche)
Financing Higher Education
In this workshop, we provide an overview of student loans, scholarships, fellowships, and other ways to finance your higher education! With student loans reaching a record high in 2020 it is important that we discuss the financial consequences but also the mental, physical and emotional toll that can result from debt and financial stress.
Negotiating our Salary
Did you know only 60% of people negotiate their salary?! Negotiating your salary increases your potential to earn more and can make all the difference in preparing for a successful financial future. In this workshop, we will discuss how to research your target salary, highlight your accomplishments, find the words and confidence to negotiate, and more!
Retirement
This workshop provides an overview of the different vehicles to invest in for retirement. We thoroughly describe the types of accounts, the differences between accounts, and the pros and cons of different investment accounts.
Just got Hired, Now What?
You're a new graduate, fresh out of college, with no idea of what the future holds! What comes next? In this workshop, we will review what to do after receiving your first job offer and how to prepare for financial success. We will discuss proper interview etiquette, salary negotiation, new hire paperwork, first job budget, and most importantly knowing your worth!