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Saturday, Nov. 10
Resources for Successful Homeownership
Hosted by the Town of Colonie in partnership with HomeSave, a coalition of nonprofit legal and housing groups, attendees can get an overview of the foreclosure process, meet one-on-one to discuss their options, determine eligibility for the Mortgage Assistance Program, learn about New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s programs to reduce energy costs and home repair programs.
The presenters, Tracy Petersen, Susan Cotner, Tracy Gibeau, and Krystina Mirable are HUD certified housing counselors with years of experience in assisting homebuyers and homeowners.
Program is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11
Author Talk with Ryan Smithson
Army veteran Ryan Smithson will talk about his service in Iraq as an engineer and how he found therapy in the writing process after returning home.
He will also talk about the nature of heroism and read from his new work of fiction, “10 Klicks South of Whiskey,” about a teenager who joins the Army to avoid going to jail.
A book signing will follow the talk.
Registration is required: online or by calling 518-810-0314.
Program starts at 2 p.m.
Holiday Schedule
The library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
The 2-3-4 Financial Concept
Many people can be overwhelmed by the massive amount of information that comes with planning their financial future and they may not have an investment strategy when they start a portfolio. Sometimes they don’t establish timelines, needs or goals, and as a result, bad timing, taxes and volatile markets can adversely affect their returns and their future.
This seminar will explain how you can: create better strategies for your portfolio; set short, interim and long-term goals; potentially gain tax advantages for today and for the long term; and have a better probability of achieving your goals.
Presented by Chi-Lin O’Young, Financial Consultant with AXA Advisors, LLC. The program is sponsored by the Taiwanese American Cultural Society of the Capital District.
Program starts a 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Death With Dignity Albany presents a fireside chat With Sen. Neil Breslin
State Sen. Neil Breslin will share his observations about medical aid in dying and the prospects of passage of this legislation.
He will also discuss the results of the mid-term elections and take questions from the audience.
Program starts at 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15
The Retirement Minefield: Preparing for Retirement
The program goes over retirement planning, some common mistakes made in planning and explains the differences between IRA types and how to avoid some common mistakes in planning.
Presented by Pamela Young and Mary Daoust from Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments with special guest speaker Matthew Hennessy from Transamerica.
Registration is required: online or by calling 518-810-0314.
Program stats at 6 p.m.
Joe Nash
Colonie Library