Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

College has big financial implications for families. Avoid costly mistakes by learning basic facts about financial aid; steps parents and students can take to save money; discovering funding sources to help pay for your child's college education and ways to minimize out-of-pocket expenses. Be an informed consumer and ensure your student gets the best bang for your buck!

Caring for an aging or disabled family member or friend? Concerned about how to provide help with financial and health needs? Identify formal and informal tools to help manage assets and provide assistance with health care decisions. Gather the information you need about Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives, Trusts, banking, and other financial arrangements.

We all have a limited amount of money. Financial planning helps you determine your goals and provides a plan to achieve those goals. Get control over your money, plan for the unexpected, use credit and start saving and investing. Be the master of your finances!

We all have a limited amount of money. Financial planning helps you determine your goals and provides a plan to achieve those goals. Get control over your money, plan for the unexpected, use credit and start saving and investing. Be the master of your finances!

The landscape of real estate is changing. Gain information and tools to help you navigate the home buying process now and in the future, whether you’re downsizing or upgrading. Discuss reasons for selling your current home, comparable home values, buying a new or existing home, condos and more. Arm yourself with the information to be a Home Buyer Boss!

The landscape of real estate is changing. Gain information and tools to help you navigate the home buying process now and in the future, whether you’re downsizing or upgrading. Discuss reasons for selling your current home, comparable home values, buying a new or existing home, condos and more. Arm yourself with the information to be a Home Buyer Boss!

Thinking about purchasing a new home? Find out what you're qualified for including grants, down payment assistance and first-time homebuyer programs. Increase your buying power and credit scores, and learn how to use rental income to qualify. Learn from the experts the smart way to buy your next home.

Filing a form with the Secretary of State is just the first step in owning your own business. Understand the legal way to organize your own business in order to preserve personal limited liability and taxation choices. Learn about the various forms of legal entities and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Discover how to minimize your self-employment taxes and more. Arm yourself with the information you need to be a savvy business owner.

What are key concerns to think about when planning for Long Term Care? What planning should you do to ease the transition for yourself and your loved ones? Elizabeth Michaelis, Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney, together with a Case Manager from Senior Community Services will provide an overview of planning tools and resources available for assessing your needs, identifying housing options and compliance with rules regarding benefits eligibility. Don't wait until it is too late, start planning today!

Minnesota ranks among the top states for charitable giving. Are you optimizing the impact of your charity? Determine if your donations are going to the right organizations and if the support you provide could be more efficient from a tax perspective. With this knowledge you will be a more discerning donor.

Planning on selling your home? Attend this fun and informative workshop. Learn trends & money-saving techniques that will transform your home on a budget. Sean & Blanca from eXp Realty will show you before/after pictures & case studies on how home sellers are making an additional $20k-$50k more when they follow these strategies.

Many people die without preparing important estate planning documents. By not planning, you risk the need to probate your estate, with its costs, delay, public filings and possible loss of control of the disposition of the assets you spent a lifetime acquiring. Estate Planning & Elder Law attorney Elizabeth Michaelis will discuss the importance of planning to avoid probate, the different ways property is transferred when someone dies, and why having a will does not avoid probate.

Many people die without preparing important estate planning documents. By not planning, you risk the need to probate your estate, with its costs, delay, public filings and possible loss of control of the disposition of the assets you spent a lifetime acquiring. Estate Planning & Elder Law attorney Elizabeth Michaelis will discuss the importance of planning to avoid probate, the different ways property is transferred when someone dies, and why having a will does not avoid probate.

Blend financial education with life planning to build wealth, align your money with your values and achieve your retirement goals. Learn to manage investment risk, use tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan and estate planning. It's never too early to start planning! “David gives an excellent overview of just what is important for each of us to know to prepare for our retirement years.” - Participant, Fall 2018

A Revocable Living Trust may not be for everyone, but for many people, taking the time to secure a trust now can save time, money, and frustration for their loved ones in the future. Learn what a Revocable Living Trust is, how it can help you avoid probate and secure your estate, and how to assess if a Revocable Trust makes sense for you.

A Revocable Living Trust may not be for everyone, but for many people, taking the time to secure a trust now can save time, money, and frustration for their loved ones in the future. Learn what a Revocable Living Trust is, how it can help you avoid probate and secure your estate, and how to assess if a Revocable Trust makes sense for you.

Couples have some unique opportunities to maximize their Social Security Retirement Benefits. Although some options were eliminated in 2015, there are still many options that can increase your payment. Identify those choices so you can make an informed decision.

Couples have some unique opportunities to maximize their Social Security Retirement Benefits. Although some options were eliminated in 2015, there are still many options that can increase your payment. Identify those choices so you can make an informed decision.

Many of the rules for claiming Social Security Retirement Benefits can help women get control of their finances. There are options that can increase your payments. Discover those options so you can make informed decisions. Let us help you maximize your Social Security benefit.

Association living comes with special financial and lifestyle considerations. We'll give you 12 savvy tips to make sure condo/townhouse living is for you before you buy.

What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? Which tools are right for you given your goals and intentions for your estate? Review the key planning tools available to you, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives. Learn about probate avoidance and recent shifts in the laws that may impact your planning options and strategies.