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Personal Finances

A Financial Literacy program

Learn more about a solid financial foundation from an expert at your local library!

Learn how to build a strong financial foundation and grow your financial future - subjects may include personal banking, investing, savings, retirement, insurance and so much more! Bring your questions! 

Hosted by Abigail Robinson, a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Northwest. Learn about the following topics: 

1) The Trend of the U.S. Economy & Stock Market Update: How Does the Stagflation Cycle Affect Us? (12/3)

What is stagflation? In the face of persistent inflation, how should we invest?
In 2025, global geopolitical risks remain: the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict, tensions in the Middle East, and U.S.–China trade frictions. How will these factors impact global financial markets?
What challenges and opportunities will the stock market face in 2026?
How can I protect my assets in a volatile market?


2) U.S. Tax Rate Trends, Comprehensive Retirement Strategy, and Insurance Overview (12/10)

What is the trend of U.S. interest rates from 1990 to the present?
What is the correlation between U.S. tax rate trends and economic cycles?
How might potential tax changes and inflation pressures affect us all?
Key investment-related tax considerations
What are the pros and cons of different types of life insurance (term, whole life, universal life)?


3) Gift and Estate Planning Strategies (12/17)

What are the current exemptions for both estate and gift taxes?
Should I gift my assets to my children during my lifetime or after death?
Washington State estate tax overview
How to minimize estate taxes using trust strategies
How life insurance and trusts can be used to customize estate and gift tax strategies

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation/Panel | Education | Class/Workshop |

Parkland/Spanaway

Phone: 253-548-3304

Hours
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Mon, Mar 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Upcoming events

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Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Learn and practice English at your Pierce County Library!

Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
VITA volunteers provide one-on-one tax consultations from February-April. By appointment only.

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Stop by to hang out, try something fun or just take a break. Each session is a little different, games, crafts, snacks or whatever feels right that day. It’s relaxed and just for teens.

Fri, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math - designed just for kids!

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
VITA volunteers provide one-on-one tax consultations from February-April. By appointment only.

Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Disfruta libros bilingües, rimas, canciones y arte en la biblioteca! Enjoy bilingual books, rhymes, songs and art at the library!

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Mon, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Free dictionaries for school age kids and a celebration of poetry and words!