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Personal Finance Social Security - Your Questions Answered! Abra Hovgaard Social Security will likely be the founda on of your re rement income. Before you re re, it’s important to understand your op ons regarding Social Security and the impact your decisions have on your re rement. We’ll discuss how Social Security fits into your re rement income plan, when you should start taking benefits, and tax considera ons. Suitable for people who are nearing re rement and have not started taking Social Security. Min. 3/Max. 20 #511166A Mon Mar 6 Stock Trading Suite 6:30-8 pm Sr. High, #C128 $9/ea; $15/couple NEW online with ed2go Stocks, Bonds, and Inves ng: Oh, My! Looking for a good solid class in the basics of stocks, bonds, finance, and inves ng? The Analysis and Valua on of Stocks Conven onal and advanced techniques in researching and valuing stocks. Learn how to read financial statements and calculate financial ra os, and more. Introduc on to Stock Op ons Learn how to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros. Learn how to protect your por olio and profit in a down market, an up market, or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment. Classes begin: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15 and more; $261 for online course suite. To register, go to: http://bit.ly/2gfYNkd Where Does All My Money Go? NEW ed2go online Ever get frustrated that you never seem to get ahead? Do you ever wonder where your money went last month? Do you have trouble saving money? Want to work on paying down your debt? Learn the very basics of how to get control of your finances. Learn how to fund your dreams and how to save money for everything from emergencies to vaca ons. This course is an investment in your future and you will save the cost of the course many mes over by applying what you learn. Classes begin: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15 and more; $89 for online course. To register, go to: http://bit.ly/2gIVJOJ Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay NEW ed2go online Online auc ons match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. Create tles that get no ced, cra adver sing copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You’ll also learn how to safely conduct financial transac ons, accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. Learn how to protect yourself against fraud and more. Classes begin: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15 and more; $89 for online course. To register, go to: http://bit.ly/2hcH3uC Start and Operate Your NEW Own Home-Based Business ed2go online Learn how to be your own boss and eliminate the stress of having a job. The benefits of working from home are endless! Earn what you deserve, be independent, have tax deduc ons, do away with traffic, office poli cs and more! Learn how to develop the entrepreneurial quali es - mo va on, discipline, crea vity - that you will need to succeed! This class is a great way to start your own business or enhance the one you already have. Classes begin: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15 and more; $89 for online course. To register, go to: http://bit.ly/2hesZys 17