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Investing, Economics & Finance

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Study Group: Home Improvement Made Simple (S) - Schedule: 1 Session(s) | Tu | 10/20/2026-10/20/2026 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Fee: $15.00
Sessions: 1 | Days: Tu
Dates: 10/20/2026 - 10/20/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Building: Turner Senior Resource Center (opens in new tab)
Room: Debrodt
Instructor: Steve Bredernitz

Learn the nuts and bolts of home maintenance. You'll learn how to assess a problem and determine if you have the skills to correct it, or if you need to interview contractors to complete the work. Other topics include seasonal checklists, safety issues, basic caulking techniques, plumbing, electrical, and exterior maintenance. You’ve insured your home, now ensure that it will continue to provide you shelter, comfort and enjoyment for years to come.

Steve Bredernitz is a retired Licensed Builder and State Building Inspector.

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Study Group: How to Retire (Part One) - Schedule: 4 Session(s) | Sa | 10/24/2026-11/14/2026 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Fee: $45.00
Sessions: 4 | Days: Sa
Dates: 10/24/2026 - 11/14/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building: Morris Lawrence Building- Washtenaw Community Coll (opens in new tab)
Room: ML-130
Instructor: Terrence Smith

What are the secrets to a healthy, happy, and wealthy retirement? Morningstar retirement columnist Christine Benz interviewed 20 thought leaders on 20 retirement topics for her recent book. Whether you are soon-to-retire or already retired, "How to Retire" delivers thoughtful questions and sage advice on financial and non-financial retirement issues. This study group will discuss the first 10 lessons (chapters) from the book in four meetings. (Part Two will cover the other 10 later.)

Terry Smith is a lifelong learner, retiree, and member of the Retirement Researcher Academy. He has studied retirement issues for several decades, and seeks to discover and share retirement wisdom from the book and the class participants.

Study Group: Personal Finance (S) - Schedule: 1 Session(s) | Tu | 11/3/2026-11/3/2026 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Fee: $15.00
Sessions: 1 | Days: Tu
Dates: 11/3/2026 - 11/3/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Building: Turner Senior Resource Center (opens in new tab)
Room: Debrodt
Instructor: Steve Bredernitz

Financial stability is something we all strive for. When we retire and live on our savings plus social security, understanding personal finance goes beyond monthly expenses. We need to make decisions about our investments, estate planning, and our financial security. This class will provide tips about how to make your money work for you as you transition from working and navigate the newest season of life.

Steve Bredernitz is a retired Licensed Builder and State Building Inspector.

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