Beltrami County Historical Society Presents: Financial Empowerment for Everyone

Start the new year with confidence! The Beltrami County Historical Society is excited to host Financial Empowerment for Everyone, a free program on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Noon at the Beltrami County History Center at 130 Minnesota Ave SW, Bemidji, MN. This event, featuring financial expert Rachel St. John, offers practical advice and empowering strategies to help attendees of all ages and life stages take charge of their financial well-being.

Rachel St. John has built a career in financial services, holding roles as a personal banker, licensed producing banker, licensed personal banker, and branch manager. Since 2008, she has also been a licensed insurance agent specializing in property, automobile, farm insurance, and safe investment options. Passionate about client education, Rachel focuses on helping individuals understand their financial and insurance options with complete transparency. She is also partnered with a mortgage broker to provide clients with competitive mortgage solutions and low closing costs. Rachel empowers clients through education and collaboration to create a better financial future.

This program isn’t just about starting the year off right—it’s also about addressing a critical piece of history that continues to impact financial equity today. For much of history, women were denied financial independence. Until 1974, women in the United States were not legally allowed to apply for a credit card in their own name without a male cosigner, thanks to the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Despite progress, inequities persist. Even today, women are sometimes questioned about their ability to make major financial decisions independently. Programs like this aim to equip everyone with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions, breaking down barriers and empowering individuals to take control of their futures.

Kick off the new year with practical advice and a fresh perspective on financial independence. Whether you’re just starting to budget, saving for retirement, or exploring investment opportunities, this program will provide the tools and strategies you need to succeed.

The Beltrami County Historical Society invites you to this free, empowering, and educational program. For more information, visit beltramihistory.org.