Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting a free educational workshop to help women become better prepared for the future and feel more confident about managing finances.

The 60-minute interactive workshop "Real Money Talk for Women" will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Heritage Hill Senior Community, 800 Sixth St., Weatherly.The workshop is presented by Michael Coulson from Palmerton and Susan Lovejoy from Lehighton, financial representatives with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.Topics ranging from balanced spending and family protection to retirement planning and leaving a legacy will be covered.Participants will learn to reduce financial worries by understanding thefinancial facts that apply to women, to overcomebarriers that stand in the way of financial success, and to develop sound savings and investment strategies."In the world we live in today, women need to take an active role in planning for their financial futures. Learning together in a relaxed group atmosphere makes this workshop a lot of fun," said Coulson."Women in all stages of life will find something valuable to take away from the workshop."To register for the workshop, call Coulson or email

michael.coulson@thrivent.com.The reservation deadline is March 25.