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What does it mean to sell a home ? What is the best way to approach it and why ? Learn some things that can be done to get the “ highest / best ” price in this market and understand what motivates buyers and sellers . These and other core aspects of marketing your home will be explored .
w Mar 7 | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Staff Dev Ctr T | AL077-2C37-W1 | Dreblow
A smaller home can mean less maintenance , less hassle and more freedom – all great reasons to downsize . But getting there can seem overwhelming . Discuss housing options , reducing personal items , decreasing collections , and find the best options for you . Leave with a collection of resources and new ideas for your future .
w Mar 2 | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr Th | AL077-2C35-W1 | Kaas
Early retirement can be an exciting time , but it can also bring a lot of questions . Learn what to consider before leaving your employer group coverage , discover different options available to fill the gap before you become eligible for Medicare , and study the ins and outs of how to navigate MNSure , the Minnesota health insurance marketplace .
w Feb 15 | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr W | AL077-2C32-W1 | Gaylord
Basics Part A and D
Will you be getting Medicare coverage within the next year ? Find out how to enroll , how much Medicare costs , what it covers and what type of extra coverage you may need .
w Feb 23 | 10-11:30 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Sandburg Edu Ctr
Th | AL077-2C34-W1 | Pfeifer 1
w Mar 21 | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr T | AL077-2C34-W2 | Pfeifer
After Work
Whether you plan to stop work all at once or ease into retirement , at some point you will need to arrange for multiple sources of income to replace your paycheck . What do you need to think about as you transition from work life to retired life ? Where will you live ? Where will your income come from ? How can you make it last ? Join us for an enlightening class that will get you thinking about your next phase of life and how to prepare for it .
w Feb 8 | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr W | AL077-2C44-W1 | Davis
Many well-paying professional jobs are now available , both domestically and internationally ! Before Covid , foreign tourists were finding America to be a great value and this is returning quickly . Many people will not travel unless they book a tour , take a cruise or travel with their friend who knows the destination . Travel and tourism is the world ’ s fastest growing industry , and relatively recession-proof . If you love to travel , earn income as a tour director ! Work part or full-time leading tours for major companies .
w Mar 18 | 11 am-2 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Online Sa | AL077-2C27-W1 | Henry 1
Do you love animals … especially dogs ? Learn how to make extra money after school or work by watching dogs or other pets , usually in the pet ’ s home . You will learn about feeding , watering , and exercising pets , how to make a good impression as well as what questions to ask when interviewing for a pet sitting job , and what to do when a dog has behavioral issues . You will also discover other services you can offer to make more money , such as dog walking , grooming , puppy training , etc . This class is taught by a seasoned professional pet sitter and a longtime entrepreneur .
w Mar 10 | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online F | AL077-2C26-W1 | Krusemark 1
Buying in Today ’ s Market
Whether it is your very first home , dream home , or investment property , the home buying process can be intimidating in today ’ s market . This class walks through the ever-changing real estate market and will empower you to make educated decisions when purchasing . We will walk through the myths of the real estate market today and help you create a plan based on your goals , limitations , timeline and the market specific to where you are looking to buy . Learn how to personalize the home buying plan that fits you best .
w Jan 28 | 9-10:30 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Northdale MS
Sa | AL-077-2C40-W1 | Olson
w Feb 7 | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr T | AL-077-2C40-W2 | Olson
Tired of working for someone else ? Do you need to make more money ? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business . Taught by a Chamber of Commerce past president and award winning business owner , this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find . Discover :
• more than 250 legitimate home business ideas
• mandatory legal documentation
• many ways to market your product / service
• how to take tax deductions ( this workshop included !)
Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee . w Mar 8 | 5-7 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 39 | Online W | AL077-2C45-W1 | Krusemark 1
The decisions couples make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime . Identify factors that can help you get more out of the Social Security system .
w Jan 26 | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr Th | AL077-2C43-W1 | Davis