Foundation for Personal Financial Education

As the Chapter President of the Foundation for Personal Financial Education, Scott Sandell teaches classes via zoom and throughout Arizona. Attend in person or watch on-demand! Each month Scott highlights a different strategy for planning, investing, and thriving in your golden years.

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2026 Monthly Topics

Monday, June 27
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

LIVE Zoom Q & A Class

July 2026

Preparing for Long-Term Care Costs

Long-term care can feel overwhelming, confusing, and expensive—but it doesn’t have to catch you off guard. In this class, Scott Sandell breaks down the real costs of care, the public programs that may help, and the strategies families can use to protect their independence, preserve assets, and make smarter planning decisions before a crisis hits. Whether you’re preparing for yourself or helping a parent, this video offers practical, easy-to-understand guidance that can help you think more clearly about your options and take the next step with confidence.

Public Zoom Class

Saturday, August 8
10 am Pacific & Arizona
11 am Mountain/Noon Central/1 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class

Wednesday, August 12

2 pm Pacific & Arizona
3 pm Mountain/4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class

Thursday, August 20
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

Monday, August 31
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

LIVE Zoom Q & A Class

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August 2026

Positioning Yourself to Thrive in Retirement

We all want to make sure we live comfortably and securely in retirement, but how can we do that? Scott will walk you through the steps you can take and what to keep in mind as you grow your financial portfolio and start to (or continue to) plan for retirement. With volatile markets and rising interest rates, financially navigating retirement can be tricky. We will discover what is changing, why it is changing and how to position yourself for success in retirement.

Public Zoom Class

Thursday, September 3
10:30 am Arizona

In-person class held at Scottsdale Mustang Library
10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Wednesday, September 9

2 pm Pacific & Arizona
3 pm Mountain/4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class

Saturday, September 12
10 am Pacific & Arizona
11 am Mountain/Noon Central/1 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class

Thursday, September 17
10:30 am

In-person class held at Scottsdale Civic Center Library
3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Thursday, September 17
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class

Monday, September 28
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

LIVE Zoom Class

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September 2026

Finding Unbiased Financial Advice

Discover the difference between real financial guidance and hidden sales pitches. In this class, Scott Sandell breaks down how to find unbiased financial advice, ask the right questions, and avoid costly mistakes so you can make smarter decisions for your future.