AARP Hawai`i Offers Free Finance Your Future Conference

Learn how inflation, changing demographics and the future of Social Security and Medicare can change how you about save and invest for retirement and other goals at a free Finance Your Future conference on Saturday, April 8, at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, 2454 South Beretania Street, starting at 8:30 a.m.

“Did you know that the fastest growing age group in the United States are those 80 and older and the second fastest is people 100 and older,” said Jackie Boland, Outreach Director for AARP Hawai`i. “Will you have enough money to last until you’re 100? If you’re saving over a long period of time -- for retirement, for your children’s college or even for a house, there are economic and other trends to consider.”

The opening session and workshops at the conference will look at trends that could affect your retirement and savings planning such as living longer, the solvency of Social Security, and changes in the law and taxes.

Following the opening session, participants can choose from workshops that cover: Budgeting, Managing Credit and Debt; Understanding Social Security for retirees; Medicare Basics; Investing for the Long Haul; New Trends in Investing for College and IRAs; Financing Long-Term Care; Estate Planning; and whether you can afford to buy a home.

The workshops cover a variety of topics so that anyone, regardless of their life and investing experiences, can learn something. The conference is aimed at people 50 and older, but younger people will also benefit from attending. No financial products will be sold and individual investment advice will not be given. The workshops are designed to give information that you can use to make your own financial decisions.

Space is limited and you must pre-register at https://events.aarp.org/Finance4-8 or call 1-877-926-8300.  You can also go to AARP.org/HI or the AARP Hawaii Facebook page and click on the Upcoming Events tab. A continental breakfast will be provided. Parking at the Japanese Cultural Center costs $8.