Overview of basic estate planning including discussion of Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives, including general discussion of probate process and simple ways to avoid it. Kathryn Bedell is a partner at Ballou & Bedell in York. Her practice focuses on estate planning asset preservation and probate matters, including guardianships and conservatorships. She received her J.D. from the University of Texas (1999) and A.A. from Wellesley College (1896). Hre family lives in York. Wednesday, April 26, 6-8 pm

 

Learn core skills in managing your money with checking and saving accounts, creating budgets, developing long-term financial plans to meet your goals, and making responsible choices about income and expenses.

 

Gain a clear understanding of exactly what your credit score means and how to make it better. Learn how to contact credit card companies to request a break on interest rates, how to prioritize which debt to pay off first, and what strategy is best to pay off debts.

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If your goal is to become a published freelance writer of fiction or nonfiction for books or magazines, this comprehensive course will help you guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores. Taught by a successful journalist and author, this course will provide you with instant access to critical information most other writers don’t discover for years. This patient and experienced instructor will walk you through every step of the publishing process. What’s more, she’ll be standing by to answer your every question about important legal issues, including copyright, agents, and the use of pseudonyms. Session Start Dates: March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15, July 13

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Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you’ll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the language. Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you’ll also gain cultural knowledge only an insider has. Session Start Dates: March 16, April 13, May 18, June 15, July 13 Cost: $89 for 6 week online course - www.ed2go.com/yace

 

Are you ready to move out of your parents’ basement “apartment”? Are you moving on to college? Can you handle your own finances or are they handling you? Be proactive about your money by learning how to track your spending, keep a checking account, budget for goals and fun, understand loan lingo, and determine your credit score.

 

Women face unique financial circumstances. A strong financial strategy is vital. Ensure your financial strategy fits your lifestyle and needs. During this presentation, we will explore five critical money questions for women.

Building your investor IQ starts with understanding the basics. Whether you are new to investing or need a refresher, this presentation will discuss the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals.