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\nEvent Description:
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\nThe Portage County Financial Wellness Fair is a free opportunity for residents to improve their knowledge and skills in managing their financial resources &ndash\; and have fun doing it! The half-day event will center on free half-hour classes on pertinent financial topics\, like budgeting\, retirement\, long-term care insurance\, paying for college\, credit management\, and much more. \;
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\nAttendees will receive one entry each for a raffle of donated items just for attending\, and one additional entry for each class they attend over the course of the morning. The event will also feature a community expo area for local financial service providers to share more information about their products. \; It&rsquo\;s a low-stress way of learning more about important financial topics.
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\nTarget Event Audience
\nThis event is meant for all area residents with an interest in improving their financial positions &ndash\; regardless of income\, age\, or other outside factors.
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\nPotential and Previous Class Topics Include:
\nBudgeting &ndash\; The ABCs of Money Management
\nCredit &ndash\; Credit Scores and What They Mean
\nCollege &ndash\; Planning and Paying for College
\nCrisis Management &ndash\; Preparing For and Surviving Financial Emergencies
\nEstate Planning &ndash\; Documents Everyone Needs
\nFinancial Planning &ndash\; 5 Myths About Financial Planning (and How To Plan Around Them)
\nHealth Care &ndash\; Medicare Basics and The Affordable Care Act
\nHousing &ndash\; First-Time Homebuyer Dos and Don&rsquo\;ts
\nInsurance &ndash\; What Insurances Do I Really Need? (Auto/Home/Life\, LTC\, etc.)
\nInsurance &ndash\; Individual Health Insurance Options &ldquo\;What You Don&rsquo\;t Know Can Hurt You&rdquo\;
\nInvesting &ndash\; Investment Basics
\nJobs &ndash\; Job Hunt Resources\, Tips and Tricks
\nKids &ndash\; Teaching Kids Good Financial Habits
\nRecords &ndash\; Financial Record Keeping Basics
\nSeniors &ndash\; Long-Term Care Insurance and Senior Planning
\nStocks &ndash\; Nuts and Bolts
\nTaxes (Property) &ndash\; Introduction and Tax Reduction Programs
\nWomen&rsquo\;s Finance &ndash\; Empowering Women Economically
\nYoung Adults &ndash\; Financial Tips for Young Professionals and Early Career
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\nAttendees will receive one entry each for a raffle of donated items just for attending\, and one additional entry for each class they attend over the course of the morning. The event will also feature a community expo area for local financial service providers to share more information about their products. \; It&rsquo\;s a low-stress way of learning more about important financial topics.
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\nTarget Event Audience
\nThis event is meant for all area residents with an interest in improving their financial positions &ndash\; regardless of income\, age\, or other outside factors.
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\nPotential and Previous Class Topics Include:
\nBudgeting &ndash\; The ABCs of Money Management
\nCredit &ndash\; Credit Scores and What They Mean
\nCollege &ndash\; Planning and Paying for College
\nCrisis Management &ndash\; Preparing For and Surviving Financial Emergencies
\nEstate Planning &ndash\; Documents Everyone Needs
\nFinancial Planning &ndash\; 5 Myths About Financial Planning (and How To Plan Around Them)
\nHealth Care &ndash\; Medicare Basics and The Affordable Care Act
\nHousing &ndash\; First-Time Homebuyer Dos and Don&rsquo\;ts
\nInsurance &ndash\; What Insurances Do I Really Need? (Auto/Home/Life\, LTC\, etc.)
\nInsurance &ndash\; Individual Health Insurance Options &ldquo\;What You Don&rsquo\;t Know Can Hurt You&rdquo\;
\nInvesting &ndash\; Investment Basics
\nJobs &ndash\; Job Hunt Resources\, Tips and Tricks
\nKids &ndash\; Teaching Kids Good Financial Habits
\nRecords &ndash\; Financial Record Keeping Basics
\nSeniors &ndash\; Long-Term Care Insurance and Senior Planning
\nStocks &ndash\; Nuts and Bolts
\nTaxes (Property) &ndash\; Introduction and Tax Reduction Programs
\nWomen&rsquo\;s Finance &ndash\; Empowering Women Economically
\nYoung Adults &ndash\; Financial Tips for Young Professionals and Early Career