How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Investing 101 Series Part 1

Wed, Jun 10 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room

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Have you ever felt confused by your IRA or 401(k)? Do you know that you should invest, but don't know how or where to begin? Or who you can trust for financial advice? In this exciting, exclusive, and somehow-entertaining two-part series, we are going to answer these questions and so much more. You will walk away understanding the foundations of investing and knowing how to build a money-making strategy. We encourage you to attend both parts one and two, because they will cover different material. Click here to register for Part 2!

Part One, June 10th: RETIREMENT ACCCOUNTS
  • Understanding retirement accounts—what they are, and how to use them 
  • Why we need to invest
  • Should you prioritize debt or investing?
  • Q&A
Part Two, June 17th: LEARNING TO INVEST
  • Intro to investing—stocks, bonds, and funds 
  • How to protect yourself 
  • Putting theory into action—actually pushing buttons and bringing your strategy to life
  • Q&A
This is essential financial literacy education for EVERYBODY. And with it, you will sleep better at night knowing that you've got your retirement covered and that you're doing everything you can right now. 
 

These sessions will be taught by AMANDA HOLDEN, author of HOW TO BE A RICH OLD LADY and founder of Invested Development, a financial literacy company where Amanda has taught over 25,000 students how to invest. Her background is in finance and investment management. 

Registration required.

BPL's Business & Career Center programs are generously supported by Carnegie Corporation of New York, Citizens, Data Axle Reference Solutions, Dime Community Bank, Dr. Beverly S. Jacobs, Goldman Sachs Gives through a grant recommended by Goldman Sachs, Google.org, the Marguerite Casey Foundation, and Ridgewood Savings Bank. 

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