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Women & Money

Twelve Months to Take Charge of Your Finances
2025-03-18 18:30:00 2025-03-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Women & Money Get your financial house in order by focusing on one part of your financial life each month. Personal finance educator Karen Chan will introduce you to her Money Calendar. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Tuesday, March 18
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 18:30:00 2025-03-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Women & Money Get your financial house in order by focusing on one part of your financial life each month. Personal finance educator Karen Chan will introduce you to her Money Calendar. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Get your financial house in order by focusing on one part of your financial life each month. Personal finance educator Karen Chan will introduce you to her Money Calendar.

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Following the calendar, you’ll do just a few tasks each month. Before you know it, you’ll learn where your money goes, evaluate your debt, estimate your income in retirement, know where to get help when you need it, and more.

Bring a friend so that you can team up and support each other through this enlightening, year-long process.

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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St. Charles Public Library
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MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
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One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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