Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives

How can you make your money work for you? If you freelance, work in the gig economy, run your own business, or make a living through art or other creative work, managing money can look a little different than it does for someone with a traditional 9-to-5 job. What should you do with your extra money? How much should you keep in savings? Do you need to invest? And what does retirement planning look like when you don’t have an employer-sponsored plan? There are good answers to these questions. In this free Lunch & Learn, we’ll break down some of the big money questions that matter to freelancers, creatives, and other self-employed folks. You’ll leave with a framework for thinking about savings, investing, retirement, and other financial decisions based on your current life and work situation. Bring your questions, your lunch, and your curiosity. No financial expertise required! This session is presented by and sponsored by Chattanooga Financial Planner. About the teacher: David Wattenbarger is a registered investment advisor in the state of Tennessee, and has been delivering fee-only financial planning advice and investment management in Chattanooga for 13+ years. David holds the CFP® certification, and is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®