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Start Your Own Online Business: A Beginner’s Guide (including 25 top online businesses) BUSN 039.51, CRN 17118

$35
Calendar Mar 19, 2026 at 7 pm

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Passive Income 101: Create Products That Sell While You Sleep (including 50 product ideas) BUSN 038.51, CRN 17122

$35
Calendar Mar 25, 2026 at 7 pm

Unlock the secrets to earning money around the clock. This dynamic class teaches you practical strategies and step-by-step tools to develop, launch, and automate income-generating products that keep working for you with minimal ongoing effort. You’ll learn how to identify profitable opportunities (50 ideas included!), build irresistible offerings, master automated sales and marketing systems, and scale your income streams—all while protecting your work and overcoming common hurdles. Get ready to transform your ideas into a powerful, passive income machine that works day and night. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Introduction to Financial Literacy MONY 073.51, CRN 17178

$25
Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 6 pm
This beginner-friendly session is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of personal finance. Participants will learn basic fundamental concepts such as budgeting, saving, bank accounts, the basics of credit and credit scores, basic insurance needs and debt. The class will use simple language, real-life examples, and interactive activities to help attendees gain confidence in managing their everyday finances. Instructor George Revoir.

Financial IQ: Investment Basics MONY 081.51, CRN 17192

$25
Calendar Apr 22, 2026 at 6 pm

Provides a general outline of various investment vehicles including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Class is delivered via Zoom and a link will be shared the day before the class. Instructor Jack Yvon.

Social Security Income Enhancing Strategies MONY 062.51, CRN 15404

$49
Calendar Apr 22, 2026 at 6 pm

Many people start taking social security as soon as possible… but is this the best choice for you? Learn how to maximize your social security and survivor benefits. Strategies for those that are single, married, divorced and widowed will be discussed. Cost of living adjustments, taxation of benefits and working while collecting social security will be explained. Coordinating other retirement accounts with social security distributions and Required Minimum Distribution rules will be explained to assist you in making informed decisions. Workbook included. Instructor Susan Allen.

Financial Literacy: Building on the Basics MONY 074.51, CRN 17179

$25
Calendar May 5, 2026 at 6 pm
This session builds on the foundational knowledge from Section 1, introducing more in depth topics such as setting financial goals, understanding interest rates, and the basics of investing. Participants will also explore strategies for managing debt, planning for emergencies, retirement saving options ( IRA, ROTH, 401(k) plans ) and making informed financial decisions. The class will include practical exercises and discussions to help solidify these essential skills. Instructor George Revoir.

Retirement Planning Today MONY 009.51, CRN 15402

$75
Will you be financially ready to retire at the age you're planning? If you haven't started planning, how do you begin the process? In this comprehensive retirement planning course, learn strategies on how to: create your own goals for a successful retirement; plan your retirement income to preserve a comfortable standard of living; transfer the risk of potential losses before and during retirement; remain financially flexible during retirement; reduce or eliminate taxes, expenses, delays and legal challenges with estate planning. Program includes free Text/Reference Guide and Personal Financial Fact Finder. Non-credit tuition includes couples. Instructor Jack Yvon.




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