Cass County Extension will host “Money Talk,” a 5 week financial course for women, starting in mid-September. The first session meets on September 15th, but the registration deadline is September 8th, to ensure materials will be available for first class, so call today to sign up!

“Women are often vulnerable when it comes to their financial future,” says Sandra McKinnon, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family finance specialist. “Women tend to live longer than men, have lower wages, are more conservative in their investments and are in and out of the workforce.”

“This program is designed for women to improve their money management skills and level of financial knowledge. Participants develop confidence in decision making and gain control of their finances,” explains McKinnon.

The 5-session class meets on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, starting September 15, at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Registration deadline is September 8.

Instructors include McKinnon, and local professionals on these topics:

September 15: Financial Basics – Sandra McKinnon
September 22: Insurance Essentials – Tammy Cullen

September 29: Investment Fundamentals – Jenny Johnson

October 6: Retirement Realities – Dan Mehmen

October 13: Legal Issues – Jennifer Plumb

The program is strictly educational and does not promote any company or product. The cost for the 5 week program is $25 per person. This includes all 5 sessions, handout materials and a 192-page workbook that participants will use to track their goals and progress. This program registration fee is below the usual course fee of $75 per person due to support from the Cass County Extension Council and local sponsors Cullen & Associates; Wiges & Johnson, Ameriprise Financial; Megan Roberts, State Farm; and Otto, Lorence & Wiederstein, PLLC.

(Press Release from ISU Ext./Cass County)