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NEW | Recession Survival Guide Starting a Business in the Gig Economy
The word “recession” has frequently been used over the last
year. It often creates fear and panic among many due to a lack
of understanding as to what a recession means and/or how to
prepare for it. Learn what a recession is, including how often
they occur, how to prepare, if you should be afraid and what it
means to you and your family’s personal finance. Class fee: $25. With the rapid flexibility of our changing economy, having
“gigs,” side jobs, or a consulting practice is not just helpful, it
can be exciting and stimulate your professional growth. Join us
as small business specialist, Tim Voit, talks about having multiple
streams of income and shares his stories and lessons learned
about how to embrace this non-traditional way of working.
Class fee: $29.
w Apr 21 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C16-S1 | Davis
Savvy Social Security Planning For Couples
The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in
their sixties will influence the amount of total Social Security
income they may receive over their lifetime - including the
lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest. This workshop will
cover some little-known rules that can help married couples get
more out of the Social Security system. Class fee: $35 two.
w May 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C17-S1 | Davis
Savvy Social Security Planning For Widowed
and Divorced
Understanding Social Security is critical to your retirement.
Discussion includes factors to consider when deciding when to
apply for benefits, survivor benefits, divorced-spouse benefits,
and divorced-spouse survivor benefits. Learn strategies including
what to do if your marital status changes or an ex-spouse dies.
Class fee: $25.
w Apr 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C08-S1 | Davis
NEW | S
 ecuring and Preserving Your
Retirement Strategy
w Apr 22 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session
W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2F13-S1 | Voit
The Final Checklist
Does your family know enough about you to settle your estate
if something tragic were to happen to you? Discover the host of
documents and important information that should be gathered
ahead of time to relieve your survivors of the stress of making
decisions for you and your estate. Discuss items needed such
as passwords, personal information, banking and investments,
medical history, power of attorney paperwork and advance
directives. A “must-do” for every person, give one final gift!
Instructor has professional and personal experience with advanced
directives and estate settlement. Class fee: $39 one; $65 two.
w May 20 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session
W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W34-S1 | Johns
NEW | The Homebuying Process for Veterans
Explore the ins and outs of a Veterans Affairs (VA) loan and how
they work. Learn how to apply for a VA loan, how you go about
using a VA loan to purchase a home and how to avoid obstacles
in purchasing a home with VA financing. Class taught by a
certified military relocation professional. Class fee: $19
w Apr 16 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C15-S1 | Jernell
Work hard and plan for retirement. Explore concepts around
protection and preservation options for you to get started on a
plan that provides for both the expected and the unexpected.
Find out how you can have the retirement you’ve been dreaming
of and leave a legacy. Class fee: $19 one; $25 two.
w May 6 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session
W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C18-S1 | Schwartz
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