After exploring the benefits of free market capitalism, we examine challenges of our time that stress our social order. Climate changes, income distribution issues, artificial intelligence, foreign trade and demographic concerns are some of the things that cause a lack of trust in the system and that puts free markets at risk. But there are reasons to hope the system can survive and thrive as we look to the future. No formal economic background is needed to join this class.

 Does October 1st mean something to you? The date may - Happy Federal Fiscal New Year! October 1st happens every year, and yet the deadline seems like a surprise to the Federal Government. During this presentation, we will walk through the Federal Government’s annual budget process and provide you with “Just the Facts.” Amaze your friends and family based on your own knowledge and research beyond what you see on TV or read in the news. Get ready to crack out the champagne and celebrate like it is New Years Day with your new tools to dig deeper in the areas that interest you – homelessness, education, health care, etc.!  

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Would you like to earn income without having to work a job? Would you like to buy insurance that protects against losses you may experience in your stock market investments? Do you have an interest in trading stocks but fear that you will either lose too much money or have insufficient funds to make the effort worthwhile? If so, options trading may be a good alternative since they can be used to address each of these issues. This class will begin with the basics of options trading and work step-by-step through what you must understand to incorporate them into your financial strategy. Recommended text: The Options Playbook by Brian Overby (Expanded 2nd edition 2024).