Personal Finances   

The instructor will walk you through the process of creating the idea for your new income stream, and why you need multiple income streams in today’s world. After three afternoons you will have a new business idea, have built a website, and have gotten your first dollar in revenue. Building a business is simple, but not easy. Learn what you need to get started.

Buying your first house can seem a little overwhelming. This seminar will provide the basic information a consumer needs to buy a house, with special attention given to the first time buyer. The complete process will be covered, including getting (and staying) pre-approved for a loan, searching for the right house, negotiating a contract, earnest money, inspections, appraisals, disclosures, and closing on the house.

Buying your first house can seem a little overwhelming. This seminar will provide the basic information a consumer needs to buy a house, with special attention given to the first time buyer. The complete process will be covered, including getting (and staying) pre-approved for a loan, searching for the right house, negotiating a contract, earnest money, inspections, appraisals, disclosures, and closing on the house.

Whether you are thinking about downsizing or just looking for a change of address, this seminar will provide the basic information needed to sell your current house. Topics covered: the best and worse times to sell, understanding the market, determining a reasonable listing price, advertising, disclosures, showings, negotiating a contract, inspections, appraisals, problems that may arise, and closing on the house.

Whether you are thinking about downsizing or just looking for a change of address, this seminar will provide the basic information needed to sell your current house. Topics covered: the best and worse times to sell, understanding the market, determining a reasonable listing price, advertising, disclosures, showings, negotiating a contract, inspections, appraisals, problems that may arise, and closing on the house.

How will your hard-earned assets be passed to the next generation, and will Uncle Sam take a big bite out of your savings before the beneficiary receives them? We will cover how different assets are passed along and the tax implications behind each asset. We will learn strategies to pass the assets along and whether you need a Will or Trust and how do you stay out of Probate.

This class explains how to keep more of what you earn and make your money work harder for you. Whether you are just beginning to develop a retirement plan or you are rapidly approaching retirement, you should enroll in this course. You will learn how to define long-term goals and gain practical information you can apply immediately. The course includes a 224-page illustrated textbook. A spouse or guest may attend at no additional charge.

The Institute for Financial Education is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial literacy by bringing educational resources directly to the public.

The Institute for Financial Education is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial literacy by bringing educational resources directly to the public.

Nearly every successful professional could benefit from increased financial fluency. This personal finance course for professionals ages 35-50 uses a comprehensive, unbiased approach to deliver rewards over a lifetime. Topics will include life and wealth planning, barriers to wealth accumulation, tax advantaged investment vehicles, managing family finances, and investment strategies. A spouse or guest may attend at no additional charge.