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NEW | Student Loan Debt
For students in, or entering college, parents of students, and those currently with student loan debt. Discovering your repayment options when entering or in college will help you make better decisions about academic and career paths. Explore options that could save you thousands as the repayment landscape is continually changing. Learn how the decisions you make now could affect your retirement when co-signing loans, and what advice you should give your child. Instructor specializes in retirement and education planning. Class fee: $ 19 one; $ 25 two.
w Jan 10 | 6:30-8 pm | 1 Sesssion T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C10-W1 | Struthers
NEW | The Ins and Outs of Investment Property
Real estate investing has great potential, but many possible pitfalls. This two-instructor class provides first-hand practical advice to help you with the entire process of becoming a real estate investor. Learn about financing and loan products, types of properties to consider, fix-and-flip vs. buy-and-hold, landlording concerns and more. Bring your questions. Instructors include Lorri Kaas and her husband whom own multiple rental properties, and Steve Dillner, a senior lender agent. Class fee: $ 35.
w Mar 2 | 6:30-9 pm | 1 Sesssion Th | Oak View MS | AL077-2C14-W1 | Kaas
Understanding Estate Planning & Trusts
If you own a business; have a cabin, condo or timeshare in another state; have minor children; 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- Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts and Support Trusts for children / grandchildren- will be discussed. Hear how trusts can protect assets from irresponsible family members, how to avoid probate, reduce estate taxes or protect assets from creditors. Question and answer time included. Instructor is an experienced estate planning, probate and business law attorney. Class fee: $ 29.
w Mar 23 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Sesssion Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C03-W1 | Helseth
Understanding Medicare Overview
Learn how and when to enroll in Medicare, what is covered by the different parts of Medicare and supplement options. Discuss the“ donut hole,” prescription drug coverage and ways to avoid Medicare fraud. Find out where to go for more help. Take home the booklet,“ Health Care Choices,” published by the Minnesota Board on Aging. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Agency on Aging. Even though class is free, registration is required. Class fee: Free.
w Feb 16 | 6:30-8 pm | 1 Sesssion Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C02-W1
w Mar 23 | 10-11 am | 1 Sesssion Th | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2C02-W2
Write, Publish & Sell Your E-book
The e-book phenomenon is good news for authors and publishers. E-books are easier to produce and are more profitable than print books. Authors are able to publish their work, make it visible to a worldwide audience, and attract the attention of an agent or traditional publisher. Learn about royalty rates, costs, formats, promotion, sales, and how to convert your manuscript into an e-book. Class fee: $ 35.
w Mar 28 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Sesssion T | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2F06-W1 | Smith
Write Your Will
Prepare a professional 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 required; packet sent one week prior to class. This is a simple will class, not appropriate for those who have assets in excess of one million dollars or who need a trust. Instructor is an experienced estate planning attorney. Couples must register individually. Class fee: $ 99.
w Feb 23 | 5:30-9:30 pm | 1 Sesssion Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C04-W1 | Weikel
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