The Money School to offer seminars Oct. 23, 25

A free class on How to Protect Your Assets in an Unstable Economy offers how to manage the volatility of today’s saving venues and accumulate a comfortable retirement. It is being offered to the public from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 23, at the Lewes Public Library. This will be an informational session to talk about how to manage the volatility of today’s saving venues and accumulate a comfortable retirement nest egg. It will also discuss making money last in retirement as well as the best options available concerning Social Security. 

A free class on Understanding and Managing Your Credit: Strategies for Getting out of Debt will go over the issues surrounding credit scores, how scores affect the ability to secure financing, and how to vastly improve credit. It is being offered to the public from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. This course will discuss simple tools that can make a huge difference for one’s financial future, cover ways to accelerate debt reduction, and create an overall plan to be debt free. 

The sponsor, Delaware Money School, provides experienced and well-qualified instructor Diane Heydt to the public. Having written, spoken and taught on the subject for many years, she breaks it down to simple, understandable layman's terms. Everyone should be aware of common financial mistakes and be able to consult with their financial advisor on a plan for their future to correct them. This class teaches how to make better financial decisions in the context of saving and financial awareness.

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.