Now over Zoom!

Anna and Jo-Ann, of Allen Insurance & Financial, are licensed insurance agents specializing in Medicare.They will help answer questions including: What does Medicare cover? What does Medicare NOT cover? When can I enroll in Medicare? What is a Medicare Advantage plan? What is a Medicare Supplement plan?

This ZOOM class takes a thousand-foot view of estate planning and the probate process in Maine. Topics discussed include trusts, wills, powers of attorney, MaineCare and elder law issues, probate, and what you should do to put your "house in order".

A binder of information will be available before the class begins. You will receive an email when these are available for pick-up at MDI Adult Ed or the SWH library.

Tim Stanley is an MDI native and an associate attorney working with the law firm of Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC. Tim works primarily in estate planning, trust administration, probate and elder law.

This live, instructor-led Intuit-approved course, is a Microsoft Office Suite course using official course material for Windows 10 desktop geared for beginning/intermediate users. Students will learn to navigate one of the most widely used accounting software applications for small businesses. QuickBooks is an enormous aid in paying bills, invoicing, tracking expenses, paying sales tax and creating reports to better manage a small business or company. This course provides the MOS certification pathway (no expiration) for interested students, and they may elect to take the official exam here at our Certiport testing facility, when ready. Loaner laptops are provided for the duration of the class so that all students may have access to a Windows 10 device at home. Call the Adult Ed office for separate purchase details of the required eBook/eLab which accompanies this course. Please, also, complete these forms: QBooks Excel 3part Reg form

This class is distinctly online.

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.   Then find out what you need to know about cash.  Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed.  An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.  Learn to use financial information in decision-making.

This includes three classes which may be taken individually or grouped as a certificate:

          Account & Finance for Non-Financial Managers -  $195

          Cash is King - $195

          Financial Analysis & Planning - $195

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/Sanford

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This is a basic overview of estate planning: account registration, beneficiary designation, will, trust, tax information, life insurance and Transfer on Death. This class is presented via Zoom only.

This course will prepare you to take the state test to become a registered Maine Guide in Hunting and Fishing or Recreation. CPR and First Aid included. 

There maybe a Sunday class.

As you consider your long-term financial goals, how do stocks measure up? During our presentation, you’ll learn the differences between common and preferred stock, the importance of dividends, ways to craft your stock strategy, and different ways to own stock.

These classes are in person at the York Adult Education, or livestreamed on your computer.

The short-term vacation rental community is growing worldwide and in mid-coast Maine. Are you wondering if your property has the potential for some extra income? This will be general information to help you decide if short-term renting is the right fit for you, your family, and your home. Discussion specifics will be generated by your questions, and the ins-and-outs revealed by a 5-year veteran of short-term vacation rental success. Considerations for discussion include lodging taxes, local permits, navigating the website, security, and expectations.