Free class on retirement and Social Security set July 24

A free class titled Retirement and Social Security: How to Accumulate Wealth and have Financial Freedom, will be offered to the public from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, at Unity Spiritual Center, 98 Rudder Road, Millsboro.

This course will cover where retirement money comes from, how to invest it and how to protect it. The instructor will also cover choosing when and how to take Social Security benefits. This will be an informational session with an opportunity to ask questions.

The sponsor, Delaware Money School, provides well-qualified instructor Diane Heydt. Having written, spoken and taught on the subject for many years, she breaks down a complex subject to simple layman's terms. This class focuses on steps the lay person can take to avoid common mistakes surrounding 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 consult with their financial adviser 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.