General Interest

General Interest Courses

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Retirement Planning Today

This course is designed for adults ages 50 - 70. Retirement Planning Today® contains something for everyone. We address financial issues that pertain to the self-employed as well as employees of corporations and government agencies. The course is designed to teach you how to build wealth and align your money with your values to accomplish your goals in life. Whether you plan to retire 20 years from now or have just recently retired, the information you learn in this class can deliver rewards throughout your lifetime.

Learn how to:

  • Determine the amount of money you need to retire
  • Eliminate debt and improve cash flow
  • Properly convert your IRA to a Roth IRA
  • Select the retirement plan distribution choice that is right for you
  • Plan your retirement income to preserve a comfortable standard of living
  • Transfer the risk of potential financial losses before or during retirement
  • Reduce or eliminate taxes, expenses, delays and legal challenges with estate planning

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 WDB 470 July 16-23; T 6-9pm Branson BEC 119  $49
 WDB 470 July 18-25; TH 6-9pm Branson BEC 119   $49
 WDB 470 Sep 17-24; T  6-9pm  Springfield ICW 108   $49
 WDB 470 Sep 19-26; TH  6-9pm  Springfield ICW 108    $49

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Basic Genealogy

Family history is fascinating when you know the basics. Learn how to find, organize, & evaluate family information using various records. These include family mementos, census, military, & court house records. Sources to be explored are libraries, archives, Internet, and CD-ROMs.

The Ozarks Genealogical Library can be found by turning off Campbell onto Catalpa. It is on the corner of Main & Catalpa. The address is: 534 W. Catalpa St. Springfield MO 65807.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEG 405  Sep 30-Oct 21; M  7-9pm  See above  $99

Football for Females

For women who are about to lose their husbands to football, this class is an overview of the game, the rules, and the plays. At the end of the class, you'll know what each position is and be able to understand the lingo. Includes one session on a football field to demonstrate the plays!

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEG 150 Oct 1-22; T  5:30-7pm TBA  $49

Basics of Dog Grooming

Watch a professional groomer work and learn basics of home pet grooming with safety. The class will cover tips and techniques from professionals, demonstration and lecture workshop.

Class takes place at: Tender Care Grooming, 2500 N. Grant Ave., Springfield

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEG 125  June 24; M  6-9pm  See Above  $49

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Learn to Buy & Sell on eBay

Learn how to create titles that get noticed, craft advertising copy that sells items quickly, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. Learn about safe financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free.

 Course  Dates  Location  Cost
 CEW 141  Jan 16-Mar 8  Online  $109
 CEW 141  Feb 20-Apr 12  Online  $109
 CEW 141  Mar 20-May 10  Online  $109
 CEW 141  Apr 17-Jun 7  Online  $109

Where Does All My Money Go?

Basics of how to get control of your finances rather than letting them control you. Learn about investing, debt elimination, retirement or college planning.

 Course  Dates  Location  Cost
 CEW 305  Jan 16-Mar 8  Online  $109
 CEW 305  Feb 20-Apr 12  Online  $109
 CEW 305  Mar 20-May 10  Online  $109
 CEW 305  Apr 17-Jun 7  Online  $109