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10 Tips for Successfully Selling Your Home - Any Time of the Year!Money & BusinessLearn how to determine the value of your property in today's market. Assess the differences between a seller’s market and a buyer’s market, and understand the seasonality and cyclical nature inherent to the market. Discover the repairs and improvements that will offer the best return on investment, learn about the value of staging, and become familiar with the process of working with contractors. Define the key ways to identify a good agent versus a bad agent. Leave the class feeling empowered and prepared to sell your home successfully! This class will meet in person as social distancing requirements allow; class will be moved online if that is not possible.Adult Summer 2021
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Budgeting 101Money & BusinessBegin telling your money what to do instead of wondering where it went by creating a zero-based monthly budget. In this class, we’ll walk step-by-step through the budgeting process including setting up your budget, how to track your spending throughout the month and tips & tricks to save money on monthly expenses. This class is sponsored and led by City & County Credit Union.Adult Fall 2021
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Buying a Second, Investment or Resort Property in the U.S. or AbroadMoney & BusinessLearn how to purchase a resort or second property. Discover opportunities available locally, nationally, and internationally. Whether you want a property for personal or commercial use, this class will help you understand the purchasing process, what to include in a purchase agreement, universal traits of a good agent, and more! This class will meet in person as social distancing requirements allow; class will be moved online if that is not possible.Adult Summer 2021
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Estate Planning SolutionsMoney & BusinessThis class will review Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney. Learn when a Will is sufficient and when you might prefer a Trust. You'll learn ways to avoid probate. Discussion of common mistakes will help you avoid unwanted consequences.Adult Fall 2021
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Financial FitnessMoney & BusinessJust like going to the gym - it’s important to keep your finances in top shape. Join us for our Financial Fitness Workshop to see how in shape your finances are by completing your money wheel. We’ll target four key areas – budgeting, saving, credit scores & debt management. This class will take place online, via Zoom. This class is sponsored and led by City & County Credit Union.Adult Fall 2021
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Happy Savvy HolidaysMoney & BusinessFrom presents, to family gatherings to decorations – are you financially ready for the holidays? In this one-hour class, we’ll talk about ways to be a savvy holiday spender and you’ll learn how to create a holiday budget. This class is sponsored and led by City & County Credit Union.Adult Fall 2021
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Improve Your Credit ScoreMoney & BusinessDid you know your credit score can impact things like your car insurance rates or your future career? Join us at our credit score workshop to learn what your credit score represents and how you can improve it. We’ll cover topics such as the role of credit bureaus, how to get a copy of your credit report and how certain actions can boost or drop your score. This class is sponsored and led by City & County Credit Union.Adult Fall 2021
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Integrated Marketing CertificateMoney & BusinessDiscover advanced and new best practices in Integrated Marketing, the growing field that integrates traditional print marketing with digital marketing for even greater marketing success. Find out how digital marketing and print complement and enhance each other. Come away with a new marketing expertise to make your value in the workplace even stronger. This class will be offered September 7th through October 1st. Click HERE for more information. For more online classes with UGotClass, click HERE!Adult Fall 2021
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Is Owning a Home REALLY Better than Renting?Money & BusinessThere’s loads of debate on the internet, and the ‘traditional’ answer is yes, home ownership is the wiser financial choice, but why? And which is right for you? You’ll learn about the actual financial costs involved in renting vs. owning, and explore the benefits and risks of both options, as well as legal protections in place to protect all consumers in Minnesota. The information in this class may or may not make you change your housing plans, but it’s curated to focus on the most impactful facts for you to decide!Adult Fall 2021
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Managing Remote WorkersMoney & BusinessManage remote workers better, with greater productivity and efficiency. Discover the keys to success by managing in the new workplace of the 21st century. Get a step-by-step practical guide you won't get anywhere else. Employees and employers both like the new system. You'll want to apply these practices to your office workers as well. This class will be offered October 4th through October 29th. Click HERE for more information. For more online classes with UGotClass, click HERE!Adult Fall 2021
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Managing Remote Workers CertificateMoney & BusinessDiscover the keys to communicating with and managing remote workers, one of the fastest growing sectors of the workforce. Some 80% of employers are keeping some or many of their employees working from home part of the week. People working from home are 25% more productive. Working from home is here to stay. This class will be offered Sept 7- October 29, 2021. Click HERE for more information. For more online classes with UGotClass, click HERE!Adult Fall 2021
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Planning for the Future: Balancing Today and TomorrowMoney & BusinessIn this course we will learn about ways to make the most of the resources available to you today to help you live your best life now and in the future. We will discuss strategies to balance short and long term goals such as managing your lifestyle and preparing for retirement. Your situation is complex, increase your likelihood of success and plan for it.Adult Fall 2021
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Prepare Your Own WillMoney & BusinessWho will raise your children if you die? Who will be your executor? Without a will, the laws in Minnesota and a judge make those decisions. Create and complete a simple will that gives you peace of mind. Notaries, witnesses, and will form included. If class is not able to be held in person, class will meet ONLINE via Zoom. In person will signing will take place on date early the following week.Adult Fall 2021
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Race, Religion, and Real EstateMoney & BusinessLearn the surprising influence of policies instituted at the end of World War II, like protective covenants and redlining, and how they shaped housing and economic development in Hennepin County. Discover how these practices were implemented, and their shadows in education, tax, and policing policies that linger today. We’ll explore the state and federal protections implemented in later years with mixed results, and what’s happening in this landscape today. Spend an evening peeking into history that wasn’t in our schoolbooks.Adult Fall 2021
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Savvy Tax StrategiesMoney & BusinessLearn mistakes to avoid when it comes to your investment portfolio, health care, and estate. Understand the critical tax questions you must answer before retirement. Explore the Social Security "tax trap" and how you can avoid it along with a summary of the recently passed SECURE Act. This is an educational event. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.Adult Fall 2021
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Show Me the Money- Home lending for purchase or improvements, plus rebates & tax breaksMoney & BusinessWhether you want to finally stop renting, move up to a bigger home, or make major improvements within your budget, this class will direct you to under-used programs to finance them without using credit cards or retail financing. We’ll talk about the basic income and credit requirements, and introduce you to rebates and tax breaks that may apply. Spend an evening with us and up your money game!Adult Fall 2021
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The Five Key Risks of RetirementMoney & BusinessBefore you can embark on building a practical road map to financial security, you need to understand five key risks that can potentially derail a lifetime income plan. In this class we will highlight things to keep in mind to help make the golden years financially successful.Adult Fall 2021
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Understanding A, B, C & D of MedicareMoney & BusinessLearn the different parts of Medicare A, B, C and D, and why each part of important. We will also review the similarities and differences between Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans. The Zoom presentation will last 30-40 minutes. This class will meet online via Zoom. Online meeting information will be sent by the instructor via email before class.Adult Summer 2021
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Women & WealthMoney & BusinessWomen, own your financial future! This course is designed to empower you as an investor by addressing common financial considerations faced by women today and how to plan for them. We will discuss how to be financially secure by organizing and prioritizing your financial goals, protecting everything you have worked for and feeling confident about investing. Your goals are important and unique to you, walk away with actionable steps to help confidently grow your wealth.Adult Fall 2021
