# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: How can you make your money work for you?About this EventIf you freelance, work in the gig economy, run your own business, or make a living through art or other creative work, managing money can look a little different than it does for someone with a traditional 9-to-5 job.What should you do with your extra money? How much should you keep in savings? Do you need to invest? And what does retirement planning look like when you don’t have an employer-sponsored plan?There are good answers to these questions.In this free Lunch & Learn, we’ll break down some of the big money questions that matter to freelancers, creatives, and other self-employed folks. You’ll leave with a framework for thinking about savings, investing, retirement, and other financial decisions based on your current life and work situation.Bring your questions, your lunch, and your curiosity. No financial expertise required!This session is presented by and sponsored by Chattanooga Financial Planner.About the teacher:David Wattenbarger is a registered investment advisor in the state of Tennessee, and has been delivering fee-only financial planning advice and investment management in Chattanooga for 13+ years. David holds the CFP® certification, and is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chattanooga/lunch-and-learn-money-101-for-freelancers-and-creatives/100001999800148076 - **Event Categories**: business, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chattanooga - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: The Chattery - **lat**: 35.0323555 - **long**: -85.303382 - **full address**: The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Chattanooga, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/eb14f17b330c289be74f10e0677a3295bfc8f75c276dee2edbd1ced61f7eebf3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788570072 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives being held? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Chattanooga, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives is organized by The Chattery. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Chattery's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Chattery a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Chattery has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Money 101 for Freelancers & Creatives is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chattanooga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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