PITT'S INFORMAL PROGRAM OFFERS COURSES IN FINANCIAL PLANNING

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 9 -- The Pitt Informal Program (PIP) is offering several courses this fall in financial planning, at the University of Pittsburgh's Oakland campus as well as suburban locations. To obtain additional information or to register for any course listed below, please call PIP at 412-648-2560.

Can You Afford to Retire? -- A Workshop for Pre-Retirees

Fee: Single, $39; Couple, $74

(2) Tuesdays, Nov. 14 and 21

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Bethel Park High School

(2) Thursdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

North Allegheny High School

Personal Financial Planning Workshop

Fee: Single, $52; couple, $99

(4) consecutive Wednesdays, Oct. 25 - Nov. 15

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oakland campus

Financial Security During Retirement: A Workshop for Retirees

Fee: Single, $39; Couple, $74

(2) Thursdays, Nov. 9 and 16

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Oakland campus

(2) Tuesdays, Oct. 24 and 31

6 - 9 p.m.

North Allegheny High School

(2) Wednesdays, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6

6 - 9 p.m.

Bethel Park High School

Financial Planning and Investing for Women

Fee: $39

(2) Tuesdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Oakland campus

(2) Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and 17

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

North Allegheny High School

The Pitt Informal Program, administered by the University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies, offers noncredit courses that are open to anyone. They provide the opportunity to pursue an interest, brush up on a skill, or advance one's career. Most PIP classes are held on the Oakland campus, on weekends or in the evening, to accommodate working adults.

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