Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Upcoming Personal Finance Programs

We've got some useful programs coming up on the subject of protecting your money, for people in all stages of their adult life. Join us on January 13th at 7:30 p.m. when Danielle Dale, a licensed Illinois realtor with @Properties in Winnetka, will share the top ten staging techniques that will help you sell your home faster.  There are lots of potential changes that you can make to show your home at its best when you're trying to sell it and Danielle will share the best of the lot.

On January 20 at 7:00 p.m., Adam Stock of The Next Level Planning Group will present on the subject of when and how you should take Social Security. Though it may seem like a straightforward decision, it is not.  The wrong decision may cost you tens of thousands of dollars.  Even if you’ve made a decision, you may still be able to receive more money.

Finally, you may not be ready to receive social security but if you have children  approaching college age, we've got a program for you.  On February 8 at 7:00 p.m., Josh Markowitz of The Next Level Planning Group will lead a discussion on  how to avoid over-paying for college.  He will talk about the college options that exist for families today, what their various costs are, and some practical strategies for paying the right price, no matter where your kids end up going.