The Money Conference 2009

Massachusetts State Treasurer, Timothy Cahill, in conjunction with the YWCA will be presenting a free all-day conference on money management, retirement and investment strategies on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. 

This year’s topic will be ” Rebounding from a Recession”.  Registration opens on October 1st.  To register and for more information, visit http://www.themoneyconference.com/index.htm

 

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Educate yourself about investments!

If you haven’t had a chance to look at them yet, don’t forget the Investor Education information made available to the Retirement Planning Club by FINRA.  Their investor education content is divided into 12 sections or “modules,” so you can focus on the information you need most.   Whether you need to understand basic investment concepts, how to choose investments based on your goals or age, how to manage risk, evaluate performance, or find investment professionals, there’s something here for everyone!

Discovering What’s Next

What’s next for your retirement?  Don’t forget to investigate the activities and information available from Discovering What’s Next® in the third floor HUB of the Library.  Discovering What’s Next® is a network of people and community organizations that connects individuals 50+ with information, inspires them and supports development of their ideas, and fosters involvement leading to action that benefits both individuals and the community.  Most activities take place at the Newton Free Library.  Click here for contact information and get started on discovering what’s next for YOU!

Finance classes – Newton Community Education

Newton Community Education is offering several classes on finance topics this fall which may be of interest.  Course titles include: Gaining Financial Freedom: Especially for Couples, Secrets for a Great Credit Score, Annuties 101, Get Rich Quick Slowly, and Wills, Trusts & Probate.  Fees vary but are generally in the range of $35/class per individual, or $62/couple, and senior (65+) discounts are available for many classes (you must register by phone at 617-559-6999  to receive this discount).  Most courses are held at Newton South High School.  See the course catalog for details. 

Please note this from the catalog: “Our Finance & Real Estate courses are not intended to substitute for individual financial counseling or legal advice.  Neither NCE nor Newton Public Schools may give specific advice on personal investments.  Please don’t make any financial decisions based on recommendations from our independent instructors without first checking with your own advisors about the suitability of such actions.”