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  • $Monetize$ Websites, Blogs, and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing (online)

    Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn: Where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment) How to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. Search Engine Optimizations (SEO) secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • 55+ Driver Safety

    Important Legislated Update: There has been an important update to the MN Statute regarding 55+ Accident Prevention courses. During the 2024 legislative session a change was made to the Accident Prevention Course Rule. Effective July 1, the new rule states that the course must be a total of at least 4 hours. This means a first-time participant can take a 4-hour program as their initial training – the 8-hour will no longer be a requirement. If you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance and improve your driving skills. The course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10%, three-year discount on auto insurance. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. Instructor: Minnesota Safety Council. Their Mission: To strengthen individuals, families and organizations by helping prevent injuries and support safer, healthier lives. The Minnesota Safety Council is a member-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries - a leading cause of death, disability and economic loss. We offer traffic programs for the workplace and the larger community, including defensive driving classes for mature drivers and interactive online programs for teens. Since 1928, our sole focus has been to make Minnesota a safer and healthier place to live. The Minnesota Safety Council is a chapter of the National Safety Council.
  • Balanced Homebuying: Planning for Your Purchase

    Thinking of buying a home? In this workshop, learn five steps for creating a purchase plan that reflects your priorities and goals. Whether you want to buy your first home or move to another, these valuable tips can help prepare you for one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.
  • Draft Your Own Will

    Preparing your will is an important step in providing for the ones you love. Week 1 ~ Learn the various techniques for property distribution of your estate. Explore basic estate planning concepts and assess your needs for your estate plan. You will receive sample forms and language to use while you draft your own will. It will be necessary for participants to type or handwrite their own document. The Instructor will also cover circumstances that may require a review/revision of your will and a brief review of the benefits of a trust. Questions welcome. Week 2 ~ You will sign the will you created. The language in your will will not be reviewed by an attorney and legal advice will not be given. Questions welcome!
  • Estate Planning Seminar

    Join us learn the 6 primary concerns people have around Estate Planning and the next steps. 1. Avoiding Probate What it means to have a Will or have no will The pitfalls of death probate: the time, cost, public nature and hassle that goes with death probate 2. Unexpected Incapacity (Alzheimer's. etc.) Living probate and the Guardianship and Conservatorship: how this happens and how it can devastate a family General Powers of Attorney vs. Durable Powers of Attorney 3. Nursing Home Stay/Medicaid Spend Down 4. Outliving Their Income 5. Protection from Stock Market Risk/Losses 6. Paying Unnecessary Taxes (Social Security, Income, Estate, etc.)
  • Five Keys to Retiring Fearlessly

    Do you know what next steps to take so you can retire? We can help. Join us for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly, a free workshop with insights to help you achieve your retirement goals, by answering the following questions: Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? This is a learning opportunity only. No products will be sold.
  • How to be a Smart College Shopper (online)

    FAFSA? CSS Profile? Merit money? In this seminar, we will explain what each of these things is and offer many more practical tips and tricks that can be used right away to help high school scholars achieve their dreams without accruing mountains of debt. This interactive seminar is designed for both parents/caregivers and high school students, and a copy of the slide deck will be made available by request following the class.
  • Make Money Mystery Shopping (online)

    Do you like to shop? You can get paid to shop at almost every local store in your area, plus there are many online shopping assignments you can do from home. Mystery shop on vacation all across the USA and in over 70 countries worldwide - FREE hotels, restaurant meals, car rentals, sightseeing tours, etc. Mystery shopping has become the most cost-efficient way for stores and businesses to know their customers and stay in business, especially during these challenging economic times. Learn how to avoid scam companies and work for the best mystery shopping companies that pay the most. Get the names and contact information for the TOP 100 MYSTERY SHOPPING COMPANIES including addresses, websites, and phone numbers to make all these ideas practical. We review actual mystery shopping assignments so you know exactly what to do, including the paperwork. Get paid or keep the items you buy on assignment. A FREE dinner for two at a nice restaurant, a FREE hotel night, a FREE tank of gas, FREE groceries, FREE dry cleaning, and more. Learn how to play up your qualifications for the best assignments, how to fit mystery shopping into your daily schedule, and how to earn the most income.
  • Pre-Planning for the Inevitable

    Learn why pre planning your death is important, how it avoids unnecessary stress and confusion of what to do with your body and saves money during a traumatic time. How to choose providers and important details to think about and things to consider in helping to navigate the inevitable.
  • Prepare Wisely: Estate Strategy Essentials

    Having a solid strategy in place can make things easier for your family after you’re gone. Learn what documents you need so your final wishes are known and carried out.
  • Reverse Mortgages - Myths & Truths

    The purpose of this class is to provide the attendee with a basic understanding of the product by learning its history and exploring simple, easy to understand real life examples and situations. There are many urban myths that can often skew folks’ perception of the product. This class is designed to not only dispel those myths, but to broaden one’s knowledge in a simple, user-friendly format.
  • So You're Thinking of Leaving Minnesota? (ONLINE)

    From an attorney's perspective on how to leave Minnesota: A vital part of every retirement or resettlement discussion involves the roadmap of issues that help us decide where we want to call home! Is it taxes, the political landscape, the weather, the location of family assets, debt or income concerns in retirement, cost of living, health concerns or . . . our friends are already there! When should we start this discussion? Did you know many states do not tax Social Security, pensions or other qualified retirement Income sources? Which are the worst states for estate taxes? How do we establish domicile? How about quality of medical resources and retirement facilities – who is good, who is not-so-good? All these issues will be raised and discussed in an open and friendly manner with questions encouraged.
  • Special Needs Trust: Estate Planning for Families with a Special Needs Member (online)

    One Should Ask: Is it better to have a formal plan in place, or leave things to future family dynamics and the ever changing benefit system? Did you know with proper planning, both while they are alive and after they have passed, grandparents, parents and family can take care of a child, grandchild or family member with special needs in their estate plan? Yes, and such planning will not adversely affect the benefits and programs which the person with special needs has available to them! This class will discuss how to properly protect your assets and provide for the future benefit of the loved one with special needs. Whatever the type of the asset (tangible, income producing or other) there are options you should know. We will discuss how the special needs trust fits into your estate planning, planning for the future of your loved one with special needs, and pros and cons of a special needs trust.
  • Why You Can’t Always Trust Your Trust

    The trust is a very popular component and tool to be used in our Estate Planning. However, there are a variety of vastly different Trust options to be used and the question arises: “Am I using the right Trust for my needs and goals?” Often used Trusts include: Living Trusts, Testamentary Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts, each serves a different purpose, each has a different result. One common problem that often needs addressing is the over-utilization of the Living Trust for goals or problems that it does not resolve. For example, “Does my Living Trust protect my assets against Medicaid and the nursing home?” The answer is probably not. The Irrevocable Trust and the Testamentary Trust each have their strengths and weaknesses as well. We will clearly define the strengths and weaknesses of these different types of Trusts and when to use them. Explore your goals and wishes to see where they fall in the realm of Trusts. Class encourages questions and we hope to provide answers that will set your mind at ease or assist you in the decision making in this area.
  • Women, Wealth & Wisdom

    Learn to apply real-world lessons about managing finances and reaching financial goals. Hear stories about six women who have figured out a few things about their finances and enriched their lives in ways beyond what’s in their bank accounts.
  • Work Remotely & Become a Digital Nomad (online)

    Working remotely is now the thing. Why not add travel into the mix? Join thousands of individuals who are taking their work with them and hitting the road! You can make your travels sustainable by earning a living as you travel. Professional traveler Gina Henry has been doing this for years and shares her wealth of knowledge. Get the “how to” of living on the road including downsizing, putting your stuff in storage, getting your mail, how to have a “physical address”, the RV lifestyle, timeshares, international living, long-term rentals, house sitting, and more. Learn the best ways to set up your remote office and get quality WIFI in your hotel, long-term rental, and out of your car or RV. Plus learn about the many remote jobs available: how to start your own business, companies wanting only remote employees, consulting, affiliate marketing, freelance jobs, digital books, blogging, podcasting, online classes, social media, drop shipping, volunteering, and more. Tuition includes instructors 100-page digital book "Work Remotely and Become a Digital Nomad” (a $39.95 value).