The Money Tree: A 3-Day Financial Literacy & Credit Confidence Workshop
Schedule
Fri Mar 27 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Wyndham Minneapolis South/Burnsville | Burnsville, MN
About this Event
📌 Event Overview
Are you ready to buy a home, lower your interest rates, or finally pay down debt-but feel stuck because of credit or past financial decisions?
This three-day pilot kickoff workshop offers a hands-on, in-person experience designed to help you build credit confidence, work through real financial information, and take practical steps toward long-term wealth
This immersive workshop focuses on real-life finances, not theory. Attendees will actively work through their own financial information in a supportive, guided environment with plenty of interaction and activities.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend, with lunch provided on Saturday.
🌱 What You’ll Work On During the Workshop
- Pulling annual credit reports or providing authorization prior to class
- Reviewing credit reports and identifying next steps
- Creating a realistic budget based on current income and expenses
- Reviewing the last 30 days of financial activity to build an accurate budget
- Developing a personalized financial action plan
- Creating a financial vision board using provided class materials
- Participating in interactive discussions and group activities
📂 What to Prepare Before the Workshop
To ensure a meaningful, hands-on experience, attendees will be asked to bring the following prior to class:
- Bank statements (last 30 days)
- Proof of income or earnings statements
- Award letters (if applicable)
- Authorization to pull credit reports or current credit reports
📧 Detailed instructions and reminders will be sent via email prior to the workshop.
🗓️ Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Financial Foundations & Credit Basics
Friday, March 27
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Welcome & Introductions
- Program Overview
- My Money Journey
- Financial Terms
- Financial Vision Board Preparation
- Financial Mindset & Goal Alignment
- Reflection
- SMART Goals Activity
Day 2 – Credit Education & Financial Strategy
Saturday, March 28
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Understanding credit reports and scoring
- Identifying errors and improvement strategies
- Debt management and prioritization
- Budgeting tools and hands-on exercises
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Day 3 – Wealth Building & Action Planning
Sunday, March 29
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saving strategies and financial planning
- Wealth-building pathways and resources
- Creating a personalized action plan
- Wrap-up, next steps, and feedback
Light refreshments provided.
📍 Location
Wyndham Hotel
(Exact room details will be shared prior to the event.)
👥 Who This Workshop Is For
- Individuals looking to improve or rebuild credit
- Those preparing for homeownership or major financial goals
- Anyone tired of high interest rates, collections, or financial confusion
- Adults seeking practical, real-world financial tools
Youth and family-focused workshops will be offered at a later time.
Where is it happening?
Wyndham Minneapolis South/Burnsville, 14201 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 49.87
