Money Matters: Navigating Financial Challenges Workshop

About this event

Participate in this free financial workshop in Lowell, MA , with licensed financial educator Vannak Theng and financial professional Ryan Lipson. This session covers money lessons many of us never learned in school, helping you better understand your finances and make informed decisions.

Learn how to manage debt, understand the impact of inflation , and make your money work harder for you. The workshop will also explore simple and compound interest, the financial challenges of living longer, and practical ways to approach everyday financial decisions .

Whether you are building your financial foundation or looking to improve your current financial habits, this workshop offers useful knowledge you can apply to everyday life.

For additional tips and tools, explore our Budget and Finance resources .

Financial Workshop Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Registration and Networking: 5:30 PM, with light refreshments

Program: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: 201 Cabot Street, Lowell, MA 01854

Cost: FREE

Parking: Metered parking is available for up to two hours until 8:00 PM.

Have questions about the event? Contact Women Accelerators for more information.

Meet the Financial Workshop Speakers

Vannak Theng: Financial Educator

Vannak Theng is an educator, community leader, and financial educator dedicated to strengthening families and communities. Born in Battambang, Cambodia, she survived the Khmer Rouge regime and lived in Khao-I-Dang Refugee Camp in Thailand before immigrating to the United States at age 12.

With 26 years of experience in education, Vannak currently teaches multilingual learners in Lowell Public Schools. She holds degrees from UMass Lowell, Fitchburg State University, and American International University. She also serves on nonprofit boards and advisory groups and is a licensed life and health insurance producer with Burlington Community Financial Center.

Ryan Lipson: Financial Professional

Ryan Lipson is a licensed financial professional with 19 years of experience serving clients across multiple states, including Massachusetts. His expertise includes retirement planning, investments, insurance, taxation, and debt management.

Ryan also offers free financial workshops, both in person and online, to make financial education more accessible. He has partnered with the IRS on tax assistance initiatives, including free federal and state tax preparation for eligible taxpayers and tax counseling for older adults.

Explore More Women Accelerator Events

Looking for more opportunities to learn and connect? Visit our upcoming events page to discover other Women Accelerators programs and professional development opportunities.