North Dakota State University Distance and Continuing Education will host a three-part Retirement and Personal Finance series Oct. 6, 8 and 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the SGC Building at 1919 N. University Drive, Fargo. Three evening sessions will discuss an overview of investing, important strategies for retirement, three critical types of insurance and estate planning. This program is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about planning for retirement. All ages and knowledge levels are welcome.

Jana Thielges, a finance adviser, will present each session. She has worked as a tax specialist, director of finance for the North Dakota Supreme, District and Juvenile Courts, financial auditor and assistant director for Nanoscale Science and Engineering at NDSU. The cost is $49 for the first participant and an additional $10 for a guest.

To register, go to www.ndsu.edu/dce (Non-Credit Activity: Conferences/Events/ Workshops). The registration deadline is Oct. 5. For more information, contact Distance and Continuing Education at (701) 231-7015, toll free 1-800-726-1724 or visit www.ndsu.edu/dce.