MSP Finance SIG - Women's Connection

HomeMSP Finance SIG

FINANCE SIG

General Information

The purpose of this group is to increase our personal financial literacy. The knowledge of members about financial topics varies from beginner to more experienced. Our topics will be selected based on what individual members are interested in. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM via Zoom. New members are welcome. Come and give it a try. If you are interested in participating or want to be on our contact list, 1) add yourself to the contact group or 2) Contact Cyndy Nelson using the Member Directory. If you are not a member, please contact us.

Event Information

8 women got together on zoom on June 17 to discuss saving money on purchases. One of the best ways to save is to NOT buy. Consider if you already have an appliance or piece of clothing that can work for this new situation.

We discussed utilizing Freecycle Network, Buy Nothing, Facebook Marketplace and Next Door as ways to use items that already exist instead of purchasing new. We also discussed evaluating if you really want something and then buying it if you do.

We discussed Thrift stores for purchases or donations:

Assistance League Thrift Shop (63^rd & Penn) – members Pat Burgraff and Lisa Nelson volunteer there
Hidden Treasurers in St. Anthony accepts China sets
Sabathani Community Center - Thrift shop at 38^th and 4^th
Dress for Success – newer work clothing https://twincities.dressforsuccess.org/
SR Harris fabric – Brooklyn Park & Burnsville – donate notions
MN Textile Center – donate notions

We are taking the month of July off to enjoy summer. We will figure out our plans for August 19 at a later date. We might even decide to be in person!!!

All are welcome to join us on zoom. Join the group or contact Cyndy using the info above.