Better Understand Your Investments and Finances

Whether you’ve already started a retirement plan or just began your journey, Moraine Valley’s community programs assist participants in expanding their financial knowledge.

Real Estate Investment Basics

Review the most common types of investment strategies, differences between short-term and long-term investments, and explore suggestions for developing your personal investment criteria.

This 2-week class is scheduled to begin Monday, March 16th from 6 – 8pm at the Palos Hills main campus. The cost is $50.

Stock Market Basics

Review stock selections through fundamental and technical analysis. Discuss the risk and return trade off of stocks vs bonds and how this could work towards building a personal portfolio.

This 4-week class is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 18th from 7 – 9:30pm at the Palos Hills main campus. The cost is $60.

The Educated Investor

Examine risk management, money markets, CDs, annuities, mutual funds, municipal bonds, ITAs, 401(k), and other pension plans.

This 2-week class is scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 24th from 7 - 9:30pm at the Palos Hills main campus. The cost is $30.

Annuity Basics

Learn what annuity is and how it can provide supplemental income during retirement. Examine key features of immediate vs. deferred annuities as well as fixed vs. variable annuities.

This 1-week class is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st from 6:30 – 8pm at the Palos Hills main campus. The cost is $10.

See these and other available courses at https://www.morainevalley.edu/ccce/community-partner/personal-enrichment-and-leisure/

Registration is available online at www.morainevalley.edu/ccce/register, by phone at (708) 974-2110 or in person by visiting the registration office in Building S, Room S103. Moraine Valley is located at 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills.

For more information on noncredit classes, contact Corporate, Community and Continuing Education at (708) 974-5735 or communityeducation@morainevalley.edu.

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