3rd Decade's 3rd Annual Alumni Week

Join us October 26-29, 2026

Alumni Week is our chance to celebrate the 3rd Decade community and reconnect with the people who have been part of our journey. Financial education does not stop when the program ends, and neither does our commitment to helping people build stronger financial futures.

Throughout the week, we bring alumni together for workshops, conversations, and opportunities to keep learning, connect with others, and build on the skills they gained through 3rd Decade.

While Alumni Week is created with our alumni in mind, our workshops are open to the broader 3rd Decade community. We believe everyone deserves access to practical, approachable financial education, and opening our events to the community gives alumni the opportunity to learn alongside friends, family, coworkers, and others who may benefit from the conversation.

Whether you are a longtime 3rd Decade alum or new to our community, there is a place for you during Alumni Week. Come learn something new, reconnect with the 3rd Decade community, and keep building your financial future.

Alumni Week Events

Day 1

F.I.R.E (Financial Independence, Retire Early): Is it right for you?

Monday, October 26 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT | Virtual

We’re breaking down the FIRE movement and the ways you can start your journey towards financial independence, even if early retirement isn’t your goal.

Guest Speaker: Emma von Weise, CFP®, TPCP®

Day 2

Estate Planning Made Simple

Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT | Virtual

Knowing which estate planning documents you need is one thing; understanding why and how to create them is another. From wills to trusts, we’ll break it down for you.

Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Noble Rollings Friman

Day 3

Travel Hacking: Making points, miles, & rewards work for you

Wednesday, October 28 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT | Virtual

Learn how to responsibly take advantage of credit card rewards for free flights, hotel stays, upgrades, and cash back.

Guest Speaker: Adam Van Deusen, CFP®

Day 4

Alumni Happy Hour

Thursday, October 29 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PDT | Tucson, Arizona

Join 3rd Decade and other Alumni for an evening of food, drinks, and community. Families are welcome!

Location: The Small Business Center, 600 S. Meyer Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85701 – View Map

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Alumni Week is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment helps us bring our alumni together for meaningful conversations, practical financial education, and opportunities to keep growing long after completing the 3rd Decade program.

We are grateful to the organizations that continue to invest in our alumni and in their financial futures.

I am so grateful that I was able to participate in this course. As someone who had no idea where my retirement or tax dollars were going, and who had no clue of the differences across insurance packages, I desperately needed something like this to break down these basic but essential concepts in laymen's terms. I still have work to do, but this was a great entryway into this world, and I think is material that everybody should have access to.

Ana D.Q2, 2026

My fiancée and I are getting married in two months, and we just completed this course together. It’s given us a clear plan for our life moving forward. The course opened the door to healthy, honest conversations and helped us set financial goals we’re now actively working toward. It helped us align our approach to managing finances—something we previously based on how we were raised, which often led to confusion and self-doubt. Now, we feel confident and united in building a financial future together.

Sydney A.Q3, 2025

3rd Decade is a phenomenal program that has made me reflect on my current financial situation and start planning for my future. Without the program, I am not sure I would be as proactive as I am now in managing my money and establishing a strong path towards financial freedom. In addition to myself, I have educated my friends and family members on what I've been learning in the program, and I have truly seen an impact in how they manage their money as well. I say with total honesty, this program has made me feel much more empowered and confident when it comes to setting myself up for a bright future.

Kristian M.Q1, 2025