Financial literacy for better decisions
Financial decisions affect every aspect of our daily lives, from managing a household budget and building savings to understanding loans, investments, and long-term financial planning. Developing strong financial literacy skills helps individuals make informed financial decisions, set realistic financial goals, and manage their personal finances with confidence.
Our free financial literacy workshops provide practical knowledge and tools to help participants better understand personal finance and improve their financial well-being. Topics include financial planning, budgeting, expense management, saving strategies, responsible borrowing, and other essential areas that contribute to long-term financial security and stability.
Whether you want to improve your money management skills, plan for future goals, or gain a better understanding of personal finance, these workshops offer valuable insights to support smarter financial decision-making.
What Can You Expect from the Workshop?
- Practical, easy-to-understand examples from everyday life
- Side-by-side comparison of simplified loan offers
- A quick household budget stress test
- A practical worksheet and pre-borrowing checklist
- Dedicated Q&A session with participants
- Post-workshop feedback survey
Who Is This Workshop For?
- Suitable for anyone interested in improving their financial literacy.
- No prior knowledge of finance is needed.
- Clear and easy-to-follow explanations.
- Practical examples based on real-life situations.
- Actionable tips for better money management and financial planning.
Topics you'll explore
Our workshops will equip you with practical knowledge and skills in:
- Responsible borrowing and managing loans
- Personal financial planning and building financial security
- Saving for long-term financial stability
- Understanding investments and investment products
- Balancing risk and return through diversification
- Evaluating financial products and their costs
- Protecting yourself from financial fraud and cyber threats
- Understanding your rights as a financial services consumer
- Making confident, informed financial decisions
How to Participate?
Free Financial Literacy Workshops: Loans and Investing
13th and 20th November 2026 | ONLINE
Do you want to better understand loans and investment opportunities? Join our free online financial literacy workshops, taking place on 13th and 20th November 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams as part of the 2026 Financial Literacy Program.
The workshops will be led by Tamara Perko (Croatian Banking Association - HUB) and will provide practical insights and clear explanations to help you make informed financial decisions.
Loans: What should you know before borrowing?
Learn how to compare loan offers, understand interest rates, APR (Annual Percentage Rate), and the total cost of borrowing, as well as what to pay attention to before and during loan repayment.
Investing: How can you make informed investment decisions?
Discover how to set investment goals, assess risk tolerance, understand the main types of investments, and recognize potential investment scams.
The workshops are open to everyone and require no prior knowledge. They do not promote specific financial products or provide individual financial advice.
After registering, you will receive an email with a personal link to access the webinar. Following the workshops, all participants will receive presentation materials and educational resources on loans and investing.
ONLINE WORKSHOP 13. 11. 2026
