Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Fall 2014 | Page 8

money NEW |  Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in Divorce 8 I’m just in my 20’s, Why Start Saving Now? Being in the midst of divorce can leave you dealing with grief, confusion and loss of identity-while facing financial, legal and domestic challenges at the same time. Worry and uncertainty about how things will work out can cause additional stress during an already emotional and exhausting time and it might feel impossible to make important decisions-especially financial ones. Hear from a team of experienced financial advisors how to avoid the pitfalls and move forward toward securing your new financial future. Class fee: $19. I’ve got a car payment, rent, student loans, etc. I don’t have extra money to invest. Besides, I’m just in my 20’s, retirement is a long way off; there’s plenty of time to start saving. If you want to retire some day, the best way to make that happen is to start saving now. Thanks to the wealth-generating phenomenon known as compounding, starting to save when you leave school and begin earning paychecks will make an incredible difference in what you’ll have set aside in later life. Discuss tips and strategies for getting started: How should I invest? How much should I save each month? How much will I need in retirement? Even though you have bills to pay, you can develop a plan to start saving now that will be well worth it! Class fee: $19 one; $25 two. w  ct 20 | 7-8 pm | 1 Session O M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C10-F1 | Schwan try this… NEW | Bookkeeping for Small Business  Bookkeeping is essential to any business, all need to have some kind of system in place to track their income and expenses. Learn how entries impact various reports and basic steps to insure the reporting is as complete and accurate as possible. If you are a business owner, bookkeeper or a soon to be, this course is for you! Class fee: $39. w Oct 28 | 6:30-9 pm | 1 Session  T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2F09-F1 | Holcomb Buying & Negotiating a Home in Today’s Market You want the best deal possible on a home-but what direction do you go first? Did you know today’s market has zero and low down loans available? Learn how to access government grants and first-time buyer programs, how to avoid the lemons and save thousands. Hear the three mistakes most home buyers make. Go step-by-step through the best process for maximizing your money and having the lifestyle you want. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, have had a foreclosure or short sale or have bad credit, this class will show you how to get the home of your dreams now. Class fee: $19 one; $29 two. w  ov 6 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session N Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C11-F1 | Davis Keeping the Family Cabin Keeping property in the family and avoiding problems requires a good plan and solid professional advice. Learn options and strategies for minimizing disputes and keeping a cabin or other family-owned property within the family for generations to come. Instructor is an attorney practicing in the areas of estate planning, real estate and business. Class fee: $29. w  ct 2 | 7-9 pm | 1 Session O Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C05-F1 | Weikel Law Learn to Sell Like a Pro on eBay Ensure you receive top dollar for items you sell on eBay by learning how from a Pro! Begin with the basics: safety, pricing, photos, titles, descriptions, policies, shipping, returns, feedback and selling strategies. Even experienced sellers will acquire many new skills to help them understand how eBay’s new best match search system operates and how knowing this will improve sales. A detailed workbook printed by eBay Press (optional for $15) is a helpful step-by-step guide for future reference. Basic computer skills helpful, though students will not be on computers in class. Class fee: $45. w  ct 9 | 6:30-9:30 pm | 1 Session O Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2F12-F1 | Karsten w  ep 30 | 6:30-9 pm | 1 Session S T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C14-F1 | Gemlo 8 FALL 2014 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com