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IAP 2018 Activities by Sponsor - MIT Federal Credit Union

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10 Things Every Young Parent Should Know

Mark Porter '05

Add to Calendar Jan/10 Wed 04:00PM-05:30PM 56-154
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 12:00PM-01:30PM 32-144

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session

Becoming a parent is a joyous and life altering event. It can also have a serious impact on your finances. How can you best protect your children? How can you best plan for their future? Come learn the essentials from Mark Porter '05, certified financial planner, and Brian Mahoney, Esq. on topics such as:

• Wills
• Emergency and Permanent Guardianship Provisions
• Trusts
• Education Savings Options
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

The seminar itself will last 60 minutes and then Brian and Mark will be available for questions.

Register here.

Sponsor(s): MIT Federal Credit Union, Alumni Association
Contact: Meghan Melvin, 700 Technology Square, 617-715-4703, mbrowncu@mit.edu


Basics of Financial Planning

Mark Porter, '05, Certified Financial Planner

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

MIT has done a great job teaching students how to earn money. Unfortunately, no one teaches students what to do with it when they get it!

This hour-long seminar will offer the basics of a financial-planning approach. It will cover definitions and best practices regarding:

• Cash reserves
• Liability management
• Tax planning
• Insurance planning
• Savings vehicles
• Investments

The class will be most useful for those already working or graduating in 2018, but all are welcome.

Register here.

Sponsor(s): MIT Federal Credit Union, Alumni Association
Contact: Meghan Melvin, NE48, 617 715-4703, MBROWNCU@MIT.EDU


Basics of Financial Planning

Add to Calendar Jan/24 Wed 06:30PM-08:00PM 32-124
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 12:00PM-01:30PM 56-154

Mark Porter, '05 - Certified Financial Planner


Home Buying 101

Phil Vita, Realtor

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 12:00PM-01:00PM 56-154

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required

Whether it's your first time or you're in the market again, learn what's involved in buying a house at this free, informative session.

Come meet the experts from MIT Federal Credit Union, Vita Realty Group & Members Mortgage Company to talk about:

- How to find the right property for you (for today and the future) 

- Trends in today's housing market

- Financing options available for first time homebuyers

- And much more

Register here.

Sponsor(s): MIT Federal Credit Union
Contact: Meghan Melvin, NE48, 617 715-4703, MBROWNCU@MIT.EDU


Home Buying: Fixer Uppers, Home Inspections & Renovations

Phil Vita, Realtor

Add to Calendar Jan/17 Wed 12:00PM-01:00PM 32-144

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required

Thinking about buying a fixer upper? Want to learn more about the home inspection process? 

Come meet the experts from MIT Federal Credit Union, Vita Realty Group & Jackson Home Inspection to learn more about:

- What you're getting into before you consider a fixer upper

- What to look for when buying a fixer upper

- Advantages of a fixer upper vs. brand new

- The home inspection process and what to look out for

- And much more

Register here.

Sponsor(s): MIT Federal Credit Union
Contact: Meghan Melvin, NE48, 617 715-4703, MBROWNCU@MIT.EDU