It’s been said that people are more private about their money than they are about their sex lives. But isn’t everyone curious about how other people handle and manage their money, especially when it comes to planning for the future?
On Sept. 20, people from the community are invited to join a “Decades Discussion: Your Financial Future,” sponsored by AARP Minnesota and Pollen.
Registration is required but the event is free to all and does not require an AARP membership, only the ability to join an online event on Zoom.
The online discussion will bring together people from different generations to participate in a frank conversation about money, financial security, and wealth disparities.
“We expect participants ranging in age from their 20s to their 90s. Anyone who wants to learn and connect is welcome to join us,” said Erin Parrish, AARP Minnesota associate director of advocacy and outreach.
AARP offers data and information about making financial plans, but the discussion is meant to center the personal stories and connections that will provide real-life context for decisions.
“For younger participants, retirement seems so far away but they will learn about the wise steps to build financial security as they age,” Parish said. “These conversations with people who have lived it can change perspectives and help them think differently about saving for the future.”
The conversations will also highlight how lifelong racial and gender disparities frequently impact savings and planning for retirement.
“We hope to come away with a better understanding of how wealth disparities affect our communities and the programs like Social Security they we all will rely on,” Parish added. “People do their best but there are a lot of barriers to saving. We find that people are willing to open up and share their experiences so that others can learn from what they’ve done.”
The discussion will be moderated by acclaimed author and Emmy award-winning broadcaster Sheletta Brundidge.
AARP’s Decades Discussion: Your Financial Future takes place on Wednesday, September 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. Register at aarp.org/mn. Zoom link to follow.
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