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TribU: Money Milestones — Financing Your Life's Dreams

Tribune business columnists Gail MarksJarvis and Mary Ellen Podmolik know a thing or two about saving and spending strategically for the road ahead. On Saturday, March 8, they’ll be joined by guest experts for an entire day focused on preparing, investing and managing your finances for life’s major milestones. 

TribU: Money Milestones will help guide you through financial issues important to families young and old, big or small:

  • 9 a.m: Buying Your First Home 
  • 10:45 a.m: Getting Ready for Baby  
  • 1:30 p.m: Investing for Your Future 

Attend the entire day for $100 or individual sessions for $40 each. Full details and a link to purchase tickets can be found here: moneymilestones.eventbrite.com.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Buying Your First Home 
Moderator: Mary Ellen Podmolik
Time: 9 a.m.
Chicago Tribune housing reporter and columnist Mary Ellen Podmolik and other housing experts will walk you through the best steps to prepare for your first home purchase, addressing common issues including:
  • Understanding down payments and closing costs
  • Finding sound mortgages—what to look for and what to avoid
  • Savvy real estate search tools
  • Uncovering the right real estate agent for you 

Getting Ready for Baby 
Moderator: Gail MarksJarvis
Time: 10:45 a.m.
From crib to college, personal finance columnist Gail MarksJarvis and guest experts will discuss how parents can prepare a strong financial foundation for their little one. 

Investing for Your Future 
Moderator: Gail MarksJarvis
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Learn about savings plans and goals you can use, whether you’re a baby boomer or Gen-X. Gail MarksJarvis, author of “Saving for Retirement without Living Like a Pauper or Winning the Lottery,” will share her secrets for easier money management and explain the economy and savings initiatives such as myRA affect you.

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