Free class on retirement and Social Security set June 19

A free class titled Retirement and Social Security: How to Accumulate Wealth and Have Financial Freedom is being offered to the public from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday, June 19, at Lewes Public Library. This course will cover where retirement money comes from, how to invest it, and what to do to protect it. The class will also cover how to best choose when and how to take Social Security. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Sponsor Delaware Money School provides well-qualified instructor Diane Heydt to the public. Having written, spoken and taught on the subject for many years, she breaks down the subject to simple layman's terms. This class focuses on steps the lay person can take to make sure they are not making common mistakes about saving for retirement, Social Security and the decision-making process as well as making money last throughout retirement. Everyone should be aware of these concepts and be able to consult with their financial advisor on a plan for their future. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to make better financial decisions in the context of planning how to navigate to and through retirement.

The Money School is the signature program of the nonprofit Delaware Financial Literacy Institute. Participants can enroll in this program, earning a certificate that demonstrates a commitment to financial education. To register, go to www.dfli.org. Walk-ins are welcome.