April 22, 2026–The Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University invites the public to a financial planning workshop that will cover basic financial planning, investing and personal finance at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the St. Joseph Public Library East Hills Branch, 502 N. Woodbine Road in St. Joseph.
“Our goal is to serve our community by empowering families through financial literacy,” said Dr. Sel Dibooglu, chair of the Craig School of Business.
The workshop is free and open to the public. Topics include:
- The Foundation: Mindset & Inflation
- The Math Magic: Compounding & Rule of 72
- Investing Fundamentals: Asset classes and diversification
- Keeping What You Earn: Tax Shelters
- Investment Strategy & Risk
- Your Professional Team
- CPA/Accountant/Tax Preparer
- Financial Advisor
- Fiduciary
- Attorney
- Insurance Coverages
The workshop is for educational purposes only; no particular financial products will be sold or endorsed.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. MoWest is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.