Sign up now for MCC classes

Learn better financial management and smart home buying techniques with several educational classes offered this month through McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department at the school, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For information, call Dori Smith at (815) 455-8559 or Wendy Lauen at (815) 455-8758.

Mistakes You Don't Want to Make: A Certified Mortgage Planner will discuss how to avoid costly mistakes when purchasing or refinancing a home. The class meets from 7 to 9 p.m. today. The cost is $19. Use Course ID NHG S29 005 when registering.

Wills and Trusts: What's the difference between a will and a trust? Who needs which? This class will give students the answers and also teach how to minimize death and transfer taxes and explain the basics of powers of attorney.

The class meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The cost is $19. Use Course ID NFM S16 005 when registering.

Get Smart About Home Buying: A real estate professional and certified mortgage planner will explain the home-buying process and explain how buyers can put themselves in the strongest possible position to put in a bid, even without a down payment or when they have less-than-perfect credit. The class also will include tips about how to obtain a grant for a down payment.

The class meets from 7 to 9 p.m. May 19. Cost is $19. Use Course ID NHG S36 005 when registering.