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Preparing For Retirement

Six Strategies for a Successful Retirement
2020-02-29 15:00:00 2020-02-29 16:00:00 America/New_York Preparing For Retirement Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Saturday, February 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-29 15:00:00 2020-02-29 16:00:00 America/New_York Preparing For Retirement This seminar will cover the most important financial considerations and strategies for those approaching retirement and current retirees. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

This seminar will cover the most important financial considerations and strategies for those approaching retirement and current retirees.

Jeramiah will cover many topics including Social Security, retiree health insurance options, how to address rising healthcare costs, long term care, and more. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session for you to have any questions answered.

Jeramiah Burke is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®️, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®️), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®️), and CFP®️ professional, and a member of the Financial Planning Association. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | retirement | Financial Literacy | budgeting |

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Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
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Tue, Oct 20 Closed
Wed, Oct 21 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 Closed
Fri, Oct 23 Closed
Sat, Oct 24 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed
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