You’re interested in learning information on investments and taking control of your financial future, but the jargon and complexity of financial markets is overwhelming. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can help guide you on your financial journey with our upcoming program, ‘Investment Concerns in a Fragile Market’, Monday, May 13 at the Eola Road Branch. Attendees will feel empowered to make the right decisions for their situations in an ever-changing financial landscape.
Beginner financial literacy programs often recommend looking at ways to make your money work for you, but they don’t always provide details on how to do it. The internet has answers obviously, but when you don’t know what you’re looking for, it’s hard to know where to start. “As a reference librarian, I often get asked for books and resources n investing.” said librarian Megan Cavitt. “People clearly want education on this topic, but things change so quickly that it can be hard to keep up-to-date books on the shelves. For this reason, we try to offer a variety of additional resources for people to utilize.” It is why we offer programs on financial health and investing so that our customers are always receiving the most current information.
Our expert for the May 13 program is Greg Kurinec, a certified financial planner with The Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA). SOFA is a non-profit that has been providing free financial literacy programs to the public since 1993. Greg will go over the key ingredients of investing, where and how you can invest, and what to do if the stock market is down or fluctuating. Anyone who wants to start investing their money, or who has tried investing in the past but felt intimidated by it or didn’t get any return will be interested in Greg’s expertise. “April was Financial Literacy Month, and we recently held several beginner financial education programs (including Putting It Together for Retirement April 29, also with Greg).” adds Cavitt. “If you attended any of those programs, it will be a great follow-up to continue your financial education!”
Although it’s helpful to have a financial professional in front of you to answer questions and clarify any points of misunderstanding there are additional resources if you are interested in learning on your own. Cavitt highly recommends our Value Line and Morningstar Investment Research Center databases. “Both of these resources provide up-to-the-minute information about stocks and recommend sample investing portfolios. They have great tutorials that will teach you investment terminology and how to get started.”
Investing doesn’t have to be a complicated topic. Yes, it’s complex, but with help from your library, you’ll be on your way to the financial future you desire. “Investment Concerns in a Fragile Market” will be held in room 166 at the Eola Road Branch and available virtually via Zoom Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. and for more information and to register, please visit www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/10193341or contact the Library at 630-264-4117.
Andrea Tiberi is the communications coordinator for the Aurora Public Library District.