Learn to Manage Your Money With These Free Programs!

The Des Plaines Public Library will host three events to help consumers learn to manage money wisely. These events are part of more than 500 free classes, seminars and activities promoting financial education that will take place during Money Smart Week Chicago 2011.

Getting a Good Buy: A Program for Teens

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 4 p.m.

Professor Helen Roberts of the UIC Center for Economic Education will present a workshop for teens about being a proactive and conscientious consumer.

Retirement Has Changed! What's Your Next Move?

Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10 a.m.

Geared for investors five to 15 years away from retirement, this seminar will discuss how to take inventory of current assets and determine how much money they may need during retirement.

Social Security as Part of Your Retirement Plan

Saturday April 9, 2011 at 11 a.m.

This seminar will cover who is eligible for Social Security Retirement and Survivor benefits, along with entitlement factors for this and other Social Security benefit programs. The discussion will also include information about the Social Security Statements, retirement options, working while receiving benefits, Retirement Estimator, online services and Medicare A, B & D.

To sign up for one these programs, go to the library’s event calendar at http://www.dppl.org/events-programs/events.shtml or call the Registration Desk at (847) 376-2788.

The Des Plaines Public Library is among the 250 local community groups, businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations providing programming for Money Smart Week April 2-9, 2011. Additional information about Money Smart Week and a calendar of events for this year’s programs are now available at http://www.moneysmart.org. A print edition of the calendar of events can be obtained at the Des Plaines PublicLibrary.