Money Talks: The Hidden Drivers of Spending | Money Matter$
Thursday, July 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Douglass Branch Library
Meeting Room at Douglass BranchGet your financial questions answered by experts with the Money Matter$ series.
Questions about personal finance? Join us for Money Talks: The Hidden Drivers of Spending. Attend in person with no registration required or register below to join us online.
Unlock the psychological side of your finances in this session, Money Talks: The Hidden Drivers of Spending, that explores how habits, behaviors, and emotions drive spending cycles and financial stress. Moving beyond simple math, we will unpack the "why" behind impulsive choices and provide the behavioral tools needed to break through feeling stuck. Join us to gain the self-awareness and practical skills required to take confident, intentional action toward a money plan that actually works for your life.
About the Presenter:
Jaelyn Vickery, CFT™, is a Certified Financial Therapist™ and founder of Dimensional Wealth, where her team helps people build wealth with wellness by transforming their mindset, habits, and systems with money. She blends behavioral health, consumer psychology, and financial literacy to help you understand the deeper patterns driving your spending, stress, and self-worth.
Attend in person or sign up to attend online: champaign.org/events.
Presented in partnership with Dimensional Wealth LLC.
Part of the Money Matter$ Series.
MONEY MATTER$ | Summer 2026
• June 18, First-Time Homebuyer Programs, 6 pm
• July 16, Money Talks: The Hidden Drivers of Spending, 6 pm
• Aug. 20, Retirement: Making Your Money Last, 6 pm
Douglass Branch Library
The beautiful Douglass Branch Library stands in Douglass Park, just west of Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in north Champaign. The Branch offers many of the same collections and services as the Main Library, including free events for all ages, public computers with internet access, and a large meeting room.