Ryan Decker covers personal finance basics, from budgeting to saving and investing. Learn how to make smart money decisions and explore tools and resources to keep learning.
Dr. Ryan Decker, CFP® is a Professor of Finance at North Central College where he serves as the Founding Director of the Center for Financial literacy. Dr. Decker runs financial education programs for high schools, colleges, nonprofit organizations, and corporations.
Financial Fitness 2026 is a free financial literacy series presented by BIG (Business Interest Group), a group of business librarians in the Chicago suburbs. In support of the libraries’ mission of providing access to reliable information, these virtual programs offer practical tips and advice from experienced financial advisors.
Virtual programs are presented via Zoom. Don’t have access to Zoom at home? Watch virtual programs at LVDL. Email cmccully@lvdl.org to make arrangements.
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First established in 1949, Lake Villa District Library serves Lake Villa Township and those who live within the township’s boundaries; including the communities of Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, portions of Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights and Antioch. The population served is approximately 40,000.
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