Financial Planning Month

October 2026

Events & Services for Financial Planning Month

In today’s uncertain economy, planning for your financial future is more important than ever. Join us for Financial Planning Month, and choose from a variety of programs throughout October to help you reach your goals or get back on track.


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Streaming Educational Workshops

Financial professionals present workshops on investor fraud and scams, and budgeting will be live-streamed, recorded, and available for viewing on the library’s YouTube channel.

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LA Saves Tabling Events

Financial professionals from the Los Angeles Alliance for Economic Inclusion will table at various library locations, encouraging people to pledge to save money.


In-Person Workshops

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Investing Basics

In this workshop, the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Los Angeles will discuss basic investing concepts, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk tolerance and distinguishing between saving and investing based on financial goals and…

  • Date: 10/17/2026
  • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location: Fairfax
five jars with growing coins

Investing Basics

In this workshop, the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Los Angeles will discuss basic investing concepts, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk tolerance and distinguishing between saving and investing based on financial goals and…

  • Date: 10/24/2026
  • Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location: Mar Vista

Financial Planning Day

Don't miss this opportunity for a free private consultation with a Certified Financial Planner™ on various personal financial issues, including debt management, retirement planning, investment strategies, income taxes, insurance, and estate planning, among many others. In addition to one-on-one consultations, there will be workshops on various financial topics throughout the day.

Appointments are preferred. The appointment link will be available in late September.

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Financial Planning Day

Don't miss this opportunity for a free, private consultation with a Certified Financial Planner™ on various personal financial issues.



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Suggested Reading

Check out a book to learn more about financial planning, managing debt, investment strategies, taxes, insurance, and estate planning.