Join Our LSS Financial Education Partners for Free 2026 Financial Wellness Zoom Workshops

Planning for your financial future doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In 2026, our LSS Financial Education partners are offering a series of engaging, practical Zoom workshops designed to help individuals and families build confidence, reduce financial stress, and take meaningful steps toward financial stability.

Plus — thanks to a partnership with North Star Credit Union — members can receive free, one-on-one financial counseling to complement these workshops.

Whether you’re working on budgeting, tackling debt, building savings, or managing financial stress, there’s a session for you.

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🧠 Financial Counseling with North Star Credit Union

In addition to our scheduled workshops, North Star Credit Union offers six free, private, confidential financial counseling sessions each year to members. These one-on-one sessions help individuals and families work through topics like budgeting, tracking expenses, saving for the future, credit use, and debt repayment — all with a trained counselor in a supportive environment.

This benefit enhances your learning beyond group workshops and gives personalized guidance to address your specific questions and goals. Talk with a counselor to deepen your financial understanding and apply what you learn in real life.

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📅 Upcoming Zoom Workshops in 2026

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📱 March 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Modern Money: A Guide to Budgeting, Borrowing, and Shopping in the Digital Age

Everywhere you turn, there are new ways to spend, budget, and borrow money. From online retail shopping to FinTech apps, the financial landscape is changing rapidly.

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between “Buy Now, Pay Later” and traditional layaway — or questioned the pros and cons of digital banking tools — this workshop will help you understand the benefits and pitfalls of the digitization of spending and borrowing.

👉 Register: https://lssmn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ES-jbrCfQAKciCpIa9NUBQ

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💳 May 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Decimate Your Debt

Ready to transform a financial life that feels controlled by debt? This workshop provides a solid, actionable plan to help you move toward freedom from debt.

In this session you will:

• Explore strategies to repay debt faster
• Learn options that may reduce the burden of debt when money is tight
• Discover trusted resources to turn to for help

👉 Register: https://lssmn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/wrAlnU6BQSKmVt-eW7IjAA

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💰 September 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Successful Steps to Savings

Seventy-two percent of Americans struggle to cover a surprise $1,000 expense without taking on debt. Beat the odds by learning how to build a realistic savings plan.

This workshop will help you:

• Set a personalized savings goal
• Create a clear, step-by-step plan to reach it
• Build habits that support long-term financial security

👉 Register: https://lssmn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/kUjP2wilT9KGWqWLJN89nA

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🧘‍♂️ October 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Financial Stress Busters

The rising cost of living demands tough choices — from everyday expenses to major life goals like buying a home, saving for college, or preparing for retirement. With decision fatigue, rising interest rates, and low savings levels, it’s no surprise money is one of today’s top stressors.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• Stress reduction strategies and money mindset shifts
• How to recognize and challenge unhelpful money beliefs
• Techniques for prioritizing debt payments
• Behavioral tips to replace old money habits with new ones

👉 Register: https://lssmn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/4MT2aGDaT56bAEsttq0RVg

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💡 Make the Most of Your Financial Journey

These workshops are designed to give you practical tools, trusted guidance, and supportive education — all from the comfort of your own home.

And when you combine these sessions with one-on-one financial counseling from North Star Credit Union, you get the best of both worlds: group learning + personalized support at no cost to members.

We encourage you to register early and share these opportunities with friends, family, and colleagues who could benefit.

Here’s to a financially empowered 2026!

📞 Call 888.577.2227 to schedule an appointment with one of our certified financial counselors or get started by creating a financial profile.

Let them know that you are a member when you call.