Retire and Go to Yale — For Free IVY LEAGUE CLASSES ARE FOR ANYONE!
Ah, retirement! These golden years only come with one rule: Do what you want to do! However, there’s a retirement secret many people don’t understand until they get there. You have many possibilities, but you may feel unsure where to start. Maybe the big plans you had aren’t living up to expectations, or you worry about depleting your retirement savings. Maybe you’re just … bored. It’s easy to feel rudderless or lost in retirement, but you don’t have to sit in that feeling for long. Among the many other resources available to retirees, Yale University has a catalog of pre-recorded classes that any user can take for free . Participants can be as active as they wish to be. Some students choose to do the readings, homework, and tests, while others simply
listen to lectures. Best of all, you can learn something new or discover a new hobby thanks to some of the world’s brightest minds, without spending a penny. Here are some of our favorites among the dozens of prerecorded courses you can choose from. France Since 1871 — This is the perfect course for the history buff and traveler. It provides a modern glimpse into the devastation and growth of France as it battled in world wars, contended with its own previous revolution, and grappled with the impacts history has on the culture today. Be sure to check out this class before booking that trip to Paris! Modern Poetry — Get in touch with your emotional side and impress your friends at your next party by learning
about prominent poets in the Modern Era. Students will engage with texts that give life to the social landscape during pivotal, historical moments. Professor Langdon Hammer provides his expert critiques to The New York Times Book Review magazine, so you know you’re learning from an expert. The Psychology, Biology and Politics of Food — If you’re looking to improve your well-being in retirement, this just might be the course for you. Professor Kelly D. Brownell is a distinguished expert of food science. His course is an overview of the political implications of food science and the way food impacts our mental well-being.
You can download these courses or find others online at OYC.Yale.edu/courses.
3 NC VETERANS GROUPS TO HELP THIS MEMORIAL DAY Let’s Support Local Heroes
This Memorial Day, Patriot Wealth would like to recognize the men, women, and families who selflessly give of themselves for our freedom. We will never forget those who died in the line of duty, as this holiday calls on us to do, nor will we forget the sacrifice of those who do come home. In honor of this commitment, we hope you will join us in supporting veterans by donating your time or money to the following North Carolina veterans groups. PURPLE HEART HOMES Where: Statesville, North Carolina Website: PurpleHeartHomes.org Founded and operated by veterans, Purple Heart Homes is committed to creating affordable and disability- friendly housing opportunities for veterans. The organization relies on donations to help fund some of the necessary components designed into
these homes, such as the $5,000 it costs to build and install a wheelchair ramp or the $20,000 it costs to remodel an existing home to fit a veteran’s needs. Through donations, volunteer builders, and a commitment to those who served their country, Purple Heart Homes shelters those who deserve it most. Learn more and donate online.
family and caregiver support, mobility opportunities, and home repairs to veterans and families in need. You can support the cause by donating online. VETERANS HEALING FARM Where: Hendersonville, North Carolina Website: VeteransHealingFarm.org Veterans Healing Farm has multiple goals. The organization grows fresh produce and donates most of it to veterans and local food banks, but the organization doesn’t just provide healthy food options. It also teaches veterans homesteading techniques, gardening, holistic health, and sustainability habits. The goal is to teach veterans how to “cultivate” a life outside of serving their country while providing them with skills for a healthy body and the mind. Learn more and donate online!
THE INDEPENDENCE FUND Where: Charlotte, North Carolina Website: IndependenceFund.org
When a military member is injured in the line of duty, the ripples of that injury can be felt in their family. Those ripples are what The Independence Fund addresses. The organization is committed to providing support to “catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill veterans” and their families in an effort to help them overcome the obstacles in their new life. The fund provides
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