Finance
Preplanning 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.
◗ Feb 10 | T | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 19 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B338-WS1 | Moriarty
◗ Apr 8 | W | 6:30-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 19 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B338-WS2 | Moriarty
Write
Your Own Health Care Directive & Power of Attorney
If you become incapacitated, who will carry out your wishes regarding your health care and personal financial affairs? By having a plan, you get to make your own choices. Participants should be comfortable using a computer, as work will be completed in a computer lab. Some prep work required; packet will be emailed one week prior to class.
◗ May 12 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 99 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B334-WS1 | Bolt Law Firm
Write Your Own Will
Prepare a will in class on the computer and learn about estate planning. Students should be comfortable using a computer, as work will be completed in a computer lab. Some prep work is required; a packet will be emailed to you one week prior to class. This is a simple will class and not appropriate for those who have assets in excess of three million dollars or who need a trust. The instructor is an experienced estate planning attorney. Couples must register individually.
◗ Mar 10 | T | 6-9 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 99 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B335-WS1 | Bolt Law Firm
NEW | Principles of Sound Investing
The road to your future and the realization of your dreams will require a solid saving and investing strategy. In this class, you’ ll learn 10 principles of investing as well as common mistakes and what you can do to help avoid them.
◗ Jan 20 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B344-WS1 | Bhatia
◗ May 19 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B344-WS2 | Bhatia
Understanding Estate Planning & Trusts
If you own a business; have real estate( cabin, condo, farmland, or timeshare) in another state; have minor children or want to avoid probate or protect assets for future generations, a trust may be a great estate planning tool for you. Several types of trusts will be discussed, including revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and support trusts for children / grandchildren. Learn how trusts can protect assets from irresponsible family members, avoid probate, reduce estate taxes and protect assets from creditors. Question and answer time included. Instructor is an experienced estate planning, probate and elder law attorney.
◗ Jan 27 | T | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B330-WS1 | Bolt Law Firm
Will Taxes Affect Your Retirement?
It is critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions and avoid paying more than your fair share. Learn how future tax changes may create the potential for higher taxes, ways to create tax-free retirement income, how social security is taxed and how to work efficiently within current tax brackets.
◗ Apr 9 | Th | 6:30-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 19 | CR Family Place AL-B332-WS1 | Schwartz
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.
◗ Feb 19 | Th | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B319-WS1 | Pfiefer
◗ Apr 8 | W | 9-10:30 am 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | CR Family Place AL-B319-WS2 | Pfiefer ƒ
◗ May 14 | Th | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B319-WS3 | Pfiefer
Veterans & Medicare
Thank you for your service! We appreciate the service and sacrifice that our veterans and military retirees and their families have made for our country! When it comes to your healthcare, learn important details to be sure you are not missing any benefits available to you. We want to help make sure that each veteran of the U. S. Armed Forces, and their family members are informed on correct Medicare enrollment timelines, how Part D works with Medicare and veterans benefits, and how to avoid penalties. You are invited to discuss how Minnesota veterans can access additional benefits to compliment the coverage you or a family member may already have through the VA, or TRICARE For Life, or for family members with CHAMPVA along with Medicare parts A & B. Whether you are currently enrolled in Medicare A & B, or gathering information and planning ahead for when you are Medicare eligible, we will discuss specific Medicare information that is exclusive to our veteran population, depending on each one’ s service record and qualifications for VA, TRICARE, or Champ VA. If you are a veteran, or a family member of a veteran, please join us to learn more.
◗ Jan 27 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B331-WS1 | Bakken
◗ Apr 13 | M | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | CR Family Place AL-B331-WS2 | Bakken
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