Business Program Calendar
Programs are on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. They are free and open to the public.
October 6 Finishing Well – Getting the Care You Want When You Need It Most
Stacy Kacskowski, MHA
Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Community LIFE
(In partnership with the Allegheny County Library Association)
Join Community LIFE in a discussion about Five Wishes – the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. Five Wishes has become America’s most popular living will because it is written in everyday language and helps to start and structure important conversations about care in times of serious illness. You won’t want to miss this overview of an essential resource for people of all ages.
October 13 Betting to Win – Your Guide to Casino Gambling
Mark Gruetze, Administrative Editor
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Winning always makes a casino visit more fun. To do that, you need to know which bets to make and which to avoid. Learn how to make money – or at least, make your money last longer – from Mark Gruetze, longtime recreational gambler and author of the weekly Players Advantage column in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Find out the best strategies for blackjack, craps and other table games.
October 20 A Fresh Perspective on Retirement. Guaranteed.
Sara B. Botkin, CFP, Vice President – The Botkin Group
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Today, the fastest-growing age group is centenarians. This means you could possibly spend more than 30 years in retirement. Will you have enough money to support your income needs? Find out more about the factors that may affect your retirement and strategies to help you build retirement income in uncertain times.
October 27 What’s the Economy For, Anyway?
(DVD – 40 minutes)
If you have difficulty understanding the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and if, indeed, it is a true measure a society’s quality of life, happiness, health and security, you are not alone. Is our consumer-driven model of economic growth really contributing to the goal of “the greatest good for the greatest number over the long run?” Narrator Dave Batker provides a smart, entertaining and insightful look at thirteen basic issues that reveal how the United States compares to several other countries in many economic sectors. His findings will surprise you.
