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Finance

How
to Start Any Home Business
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 . You will 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 class fee .
◗ Mar 4 | T | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 39 | Online
AL-C323-WS1 | Krusemark 1
How to Travel Free and Make Money Traveling
We ’ re back to our travels ! Everything is getting more expensive , so how do we make our travel free ? Learn how to find the deep travel discounts motivating us to see the world . If you are retired , changing careers , a student , or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream , this class is for you . World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she has traveled for free to 100 countries and all 50 states . Plus learn important tips on travel safety , trip insurance , affordable retirement opportunities and other inspirational life enhancing strategies . Earn free airline tickets , hotel nights , tours , cruises and more ! Volunteer , fun work-vacations , paid travel , teach English , mystery shopping , importing , drop shipping and remote employment opportunities .
◗ Feb 22 | Sa | 11 am-2 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Online
AL-C324-WS1 | Henry 1
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 .
◗ Apr 15 | T | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-C326-WS1 | Bolt Law Firm
Medicare Basics Parts A & 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 .
◗ Jan 30 | Th | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-C333-WS1 | Pfeifer
◗ Mar 12 | W | 9-10:30 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Sandburg HS AL-C333-WS2 | Pfeifer
◗ Apr 16 | W | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-C333-WS3 | Pfeifer
Mystery Shopping – Get Paid to Shop
Do you like to shop ? You can get paid to shop at almost every local store in your area , plus there are many online shopping assignments you can do from home . Mystery shop on vacation all across the USA and in over 70 countries worldwide - free hotels , restaurant meals , car rentals , sightseeing tours , etc . Mystery shopping has become the most costefficient way for stores and businesses to know their customers and stay in business , especially during these challenging economic times . Learn how to avoid scam companies and work for the best mystery shopping companies that pay the most . Get the names and contact information for the top 100 mystery shopping companies including addresses , websites , and phone numbers to make all these ideas practical . We review actual mystery shopping assignments so you know exactly what to do , including the paperwork . Get paid or keep the items you buy on assignment . A free dinner for two at a nice restaurant , a free hotel night , a free tank of gas , free groceries , free dry cleaning and more . Learn how to play up your qualifications for the best assignments , how to fit mystery shopping into your daily schedule , and how to earn the most income .
◗ Apr 5 | Sa | 11 am-2 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 49 | Online
AL-C334-WS1 | Henry 1
Myths & Tips to Sell Your Home Today
The thought of selling your home in today ’ s market can be overwhelming . In this class we will walk through the ever-changing real estate market . You will feel empowered with up-todate information on the current market conditions and how to prepare your home to sell today . We will discuss the common myths of the real estate market and help you create a plan based on your goals , timeline , and the market specific to where you are selling .
◗ Feb 18 | T | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-C360-WS1 | Olson
◗ Feb 22 | Sa | 9-10:30 am 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Northdale MS AL-C360-WS2 | Olson
◗ Apr 8 | T | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-C360-WS3 | Olson
Pre-Planning for the Inevitable
Learn why pre-planning your death is important , how it avoids unnecessary stress and confusion , and saves money during a traumatic time . Learn how to choose providers and understand important details to think about and things to consider in helping to navigate the inevitable .
◗ Mar 12 | W | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B244-WS1 | Moriarty
◗ Jun 3 | T | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 19 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B244-WS2 | Moriarty
Retirement Income Planning
Whether you plan to stop work all at once , or ease into retirement by working part-time , 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 your income come from ? How can you make it last ?
This workshop covers :
• Why you need a retirement income plan
• 6 questions to ask before you retire
• How to determine how much income you will need in retirement
• The 4 primary sources of retirement income
• 4 popular withdrawal strategies and the pros and cons of each
• How retirement income is taxed
• 5 tax planning strategies in retirement
• A retirement income action plan
◗ Apr 24 | Th | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-C339-WS1 | Davis
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