Today's 5: Financial Advice at Middle School

Financial security is the topic of discussion at an adult education seminar Tuesday night at the Plainview Middle School.

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On Tuesday:

1. is the subject of a seminar Tuesday night at the . Topics to be covered in depth are: investment planning, portfolio design, retirement income planning, and common mistakes made. The Adult Ed class, beginning at 7:30 p.m., costs $10. 

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