Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Winter 2015-16 | Page 8

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NEW | F
 ind Investing Opportunities
in Today’s Markets
Learn ways to find opportunities in today’s economy, keep
emotions from affecting your financial decisions, and get back on
track toward reaching your financial goals. Discover actions you
can take even after the great recession. Class fee: $19.
w Feb 25 | 7-8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C14-W1 | Josephs

NEW | Investing 101
Do you want to know how the stock market works? Learn the
definition of a stock, bond, “the markets,” mutual funds, diversified
portfolios and other terms; and how they may bring structure to your
financial life in this investing class for beginners. Class fee: $25.
w Feb 9 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C11-W1 | Davis

NEW | L andlording 101Renting Out Your Property
Considering renting out your residential home? Give yourself
an advantage with “stuff” that is critical to know. Discover the
major tools you need to increase your probability of success
and avoid pitfalls. This fast moving class covers all the basics:
licenses, property prep, settling rents, marketing, tenant showing,
screening, leases, repairs, resources, tricks and tips. Instructor has
26 years of landlord experience with 100 plus north metro rental
homes. Class fee: $19.
w Feb 18 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Oak View MS | AL077-2C12-W1 | Hughes

Marketing for Small Business
Do you know how to successfully market your business in this
new digital age? This interactive course will introduce marketing
and promotion techniques to grow your business and reach new
customers. You will learn how to combine traditional marketing
with social media to give your business a competitive advantage.
Class fee: $39.
w Jan 12 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2F03-W1 | Paulos

Optimizing Your Retirement
Planning for retirement today can pose unique challenges and
requires a well-planned strategy. Discuss: How do I efficiently use
my savings? How do I plan for inflation risk, market volatility and
unexpected life events? Leave class with a retirement income
distribution framework that accounts for your time horizon, needs
and goals. Class fee: $19 one; $25 two.
w Jan 21 | 7-8 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C10-W1 | Schwartz

NEW | Rent Your Way to Home Ownership
Can’t qualify for a mortgage, but wish to own a home? There are
options for you. There are many scams and pitfalls to navigate
around. Learn the basics of Contract for Deed, Rent to Own, Lease
Options, and other methods to purchase homes that can elevate
you, or devastate you and your financial life. The class will cover
both the benefits as well as how to protect yourself. Instructor is a
26 year real estate professional. Class fee: $19.
w Feb 11 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Oak View MS | AL077-2C13-W1 | Hughes

Savvy Cyber Security
Cyber security is a growing issue as data breaches, scams and
identity theft are on the rise. There are steps you can take now to
improve your security and keep your identity safe. This interactive
workshop focuses on best practices to help safeguard, and
minimize risk to your financial life. Class fee: $25.
w Jan 19 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C16-W1 | Davis

Savvy Social Security Planning for Couples
The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their
60’s will determine the amount of total income they will 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. Supply fee of $5 paid to instructor at class for booklet.
Class fee: $35 two.
w Feb 4 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C17-W1 | Davis

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