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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 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Upcoming events

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Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Join us for Play to Learn - an interactive play-based program presented in partnership with Greentrike.

Wed, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Learn and practice English at your Pierce County Library!

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Join Safe Streets for youth-led activities to strengthen life skills, social-emotional learning skills (SEL), and healthy decision-making, all while having fun!

Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.

Thu, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
VITA volunteers provide one-on-one tax consultations from February-April. By appointment only.

Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway Small Meeting Room
Got ideas? Teen Council is your chance to help plan events, give feedback and speak up about what teens actually want from their library. Volunteer hours and connection included.

Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories just right for babies and their caregivers.

Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
VITA volunteers provide one-on-one tax consultations from February-April. By appointment only.