Newtown Continuing Education To Offer Financial Strategies Courses

Newtown Continuing Education is set to offer a series of one-night classes on financial planning to be held at Newtown High School. Each class is $29.

 “Estate Planning for Women” will help women face circumstances related to longevity that are different from those men experience. It is important that women take extra care in planning for long-term financial security. The course will help show how to care for loved ones, leave behind a lasting and meaningful legacy, overcome the unique estate planning challenges faced by women and their families and bring order to estate planning with organizing tactics, according to a description for the course.

The course is set for Tuesday, October 16, from 6 pm to 9 pm, and will be taught by Jean Leonard of Ameriprise Financial Services.

“A Confident Retirement” course will serve as an introduction or refresher course to retirement. The class will help people feel more confident with the ability to enjoy retirement, according to a course description. Topics covered during the course will include developing a cash flow projection, investing for different timeframes, protecting cash flow, tax control, estate planning, and managing expectations.

The class is scheduled for October 18 from 7 pm to 9 pm, and will be taught by Stephen Martin of Ameriprise Services.

A “Financial Fitness for All” course, according to its description, will serve as a two-hour introductory workshop to explain and encourage healthy financial habits that can start being used immediately. Class topics include tax reduction, goal-oriented investing, proper insurance protection, debt elimination, and goal setting. 

The November 1 class, 7 pm to 9 pm, will be taught by Mr Martin.

Registration is required. To register or for more information on Newtown Continuing Education visit www.newtowncontinuinged.org or call 203-426-1787.