Free Financial Topics in Chicago
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Retirement and Taxes: How to Make Your Money Last Longer
Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner
If you're nearing retirement or already retired you need to understand how taxes (including the new 2018 changes) impact your retirement income, as it may be possible for you to pay less in taxes on your hard-earned dollars. Since each person's tax situation is unique, and the tax rules can change year to year, it can be challenging to get accurate and timely information. That is why we've developed a special seminar to help people navigate the retirement tax maze. MORE >
Our seminar will equip you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information regarding retirement taxation, including ways to efficiently harvest your income sources- whether they are Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or a combination of them all. -
Retired – What do you want to do for the next 30 Years?
Ted Buckley, Mooney Lyons Financial Services
Are you anxious about the day-to-day change of no longer working? Even if you have been retired for years, you can still uncover areas that are NOT about the money that can surprise you. If you are single, widowed, or divorced this workshop can also point you in the right direction for your retirement. Discussion on all aspects of retirement except the money. You will complete a free workbook in this seminar to develop a game plan just for you! MORE >
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Retirement Planning – From Incubation to Manifestation
Karen L. DeRose, Certified Financial Planner, DeRose Financial Planning Group
This program will focus on the psychological and financial strategies and opportunities that help people transition to retirement.
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Estate Planning: Protecting Yourself and Your Heirs
Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner
Essentials of Estate Planning covers the estate planning process from beginning to end. We will look closely at the need to plan, the most common planning techniques and the documents used in the planning process. The class will explain the difference between a will and a trust and will give attendees an understanding of: MORE >
• Probate
• Wills vs. Trusts
• Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Financial matters
• Guardianship AppointmentsAt the end of this class attendees will have a thorough understanding of what steps they need to take to protect their spouse and heirs.
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Managing Expenses with Inconsistent Income
Kyle Bennett, Financial Coach, Prosperity Launch, LLC
Welcome to a crucial journey in financial empowerment. In our presentation we address the unique challenges individuals face when income varies from month to month. We delve into understanding the dynamics of inconsistent income, assessing your financial stability, and equipping you with actionable strategies to regain control over your financial future. MORE >
In this illuminating session, we explore flexible budgeting, building an emergency fund, mastering cash flow management, and navigating the intricate world of debt and credit. Along the way, we'll provide valuable tools, resources, and expert insights to guide you towards financial confidence.Join us as we embark on a transformative journey to financial stability and prosperity. Your financial well-being is our priority, and together, we'll chart a course towards a more secure and prosperous future.
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What Happens After the Paychecks Stop? A Retirement Income Primer Seminar
Roger Smith, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Examine how to budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income and potential risks such as LTC and health care costs.
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Riding the Wave
David R. Nielsen, President, Big Wave Advisors
Can the study of ocean waves can help forecast financial markets? As with waves on the ocean, financial market activity ebbs & flows in cycles that repeat. David developed a method that forecasts financial markets with proven precision. This talk will debunk traditional investment principals and give you a completely new insight into investing.
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Your Prosperity Picture – A Five Step Program to: Manage your Money, Design Your Life, Create Your Future
Karen L. DeRose, Certified Financial Planner, DeRose Financial Planning Group
Women are often conflicted about money. On one hand, they're more financially powerful than they ever have been, according to the Federal Reserve, controlling 51% of all wealth in the United States.1 On the other hand, 60% of them describe their investing and planning skills as "below average."2 MORE >
"Your Prosperity Picture" seeks to help financial advisors build assets by bridging that divide with an entertaining, interactive, and inspirational approach rarely seen in the industry. Attendees are introduced to the key steps to creating prosperity, participate in five interactive discussions, and work with a unique hands-on visualization tool to help them connect their money with their lives. They leave armed with tools to potentially see personal financial management as a powerful means to a desirable end, see themselves as worthy, capable managers, and see their financial advisor as a valuable partner in helping them get there.1. Financial Advisor magazine, "Financial Advisors Need to Focus More on Female Clients," by Mike Byrnes, December 2012. Used with permission.
2. Real Simple magazine "Women and Money," by Geraldine Sealey, September, 2012.
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Reliable Investing: Is It Possible?
Renee N. Duba, Founder, Sonder Private Wealth Management
Is it possible to build a reliable investment portfolio in today's market environment? This talk discusses what a reliable portfolio is, and how one might change their thought process when it comes to saving and investing.
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What’s happening in the Economy?
Charlie Munro, Registered Investment Advisor,Adjunct Professor of economics, Wunderlich Wealth Management, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
A discussion of current events and trends in the US and global economy that can affect your life.