Making Sense of My Major Purchases

Schedule

Sat Mar 21 2026 at 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Chattery | Chattanooga, TN

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Thinking about buying a home, vehicle, or other big-ticket item—but not sure where to start?
About this Event

You’re not alone. Major purchases come with big emotions, big numbers, and a lot of opinions. This workshop will help you cut through the noise and make decisions you feel confident about.

You’ll learn how to avoid common traps, understand the true cost beyond the monthly payment, and use a simple framework to decide if a purchase actually fits your life and goals. We’ll walk through real-world examples including homes, vehicles, and fulfillment purchases like appliances, campers, and more.

This session is interactive, practical, and designed to help you slow down, ask the right questions, and make purchases you’ll feel good about long after the excitement wears off. Attendees will walk away with several resources to help them make confident purchases in the future.

About the teachers:

Making Sense LLC is a financial education company based in Ringgold, GA, proudly serving organizations in the greater Chattanooga area. Our mission is to empower working professionals with practical money skills and confidence. Co-founded by Valeria Fournet (MBA, CFP® candidate) and Medora West (AFC® candidate), our team brings both expertise and heart to every program.

Valeria and Medora combine advanced training, personal experience, and a passion for financial empowerment. We deliver hands-on, customizable financial wellness programs designed for real-world impact, covering budgeting, investing, benefits, retirement planning, and more.

For details about our refund and class cancellation policy, visit .

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The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Chattanooga, United States

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