Personal Finance 

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Investing for the Totally Confused (LLC 350)
Are you totally confused when it comes to investing your hard earned money?  Maybe even a little apprehensive?  If so, this financial seminar is for you.  What is the difference between a stock and a bond?  How do mutual funds work?  Which is better, tax deferred or tax free?  What is dollar cost averaging?  Why is diversification important?  How do I get started?  This is a workshop for beginners.

Organizing Financial Documents (LLC 3905)
Do you feel you are drowning in paperwork?  Do you keep everything for fear you might need it someday but, you are not sure for how long or why.  Join our financial expert in an evening designed to help you clear the financial clutter.  Learn what to keep, why to keep it, how long to keep it and, best yet, what you can throw away.

Personal Finance 101 (LLC 4130)
Bank or Credit Union?  Checking, Savings or Money Market?  Join an evening designed to give you the basics of personal finance.  Learn the ins and outs of  banks, credit unions and the different types of accounts offered.  Money is tight for everyone gain information on how best to place your money for your needs.

Understanding Medicare Part D (LLC 4131)
Join in an informative and interactive program that will provide you with a better understanding of the Medicare Prescription Drug Program . Topics include a detailed description of the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, eligibility, enrollment, the three phases of prescription drug coverage and  tips on how to select a plan.  This program is appropriate for people becoming eligible for Medicare, caregivers of people who are on Medicare and current Medicare beneficiaries who would like to learn more about this program.

Money Management: A Complete Financial Plan (LLC 4278)
Do you want to learn what goes into making sure you have a complete and solid financial plan? If so, then you cannot miss this workshop! Come find out everything you need to know about putting a financial plan in place so you can have peace of mind when it comes to your future. We will discuss cash reserves, investment planning, retirement needs, education funding, tax strategies, and much more! Get all of your questions answered in this one hour workshop.

The Junior High College Student (LLC 4281)
Is your child in Jr. High?ˇ Are you prepared to pay for college?ˇ The time is now.ˇ Learn how choosing the educational classes your child takes through Jr. High and High school can have a significant impact on overall college costs.ˇ Do you know the difference between Dual Credit and Honor Classes? What about Jr. High Scholarships?ˇ Learn how smart planning can pay off.ˇ Topics will also include strategic planning for the FAFSA, In State vs. Out of State Choices, Private vs. Public-Reciprocal Rules and Looking at the 2 degree tracks- Art & Science.ˇ

Turning 65: Medicare 101 (LLC 3824) *Lunch and Learn
Join in an informative and interactive program that will provide you with a better understanding of Medicare.  Topics will include: Medicare eligibility and enrollment, the benefits of Medicare Parts A and B, the costs that Medicare leaves you to pay and an overview of the standardized Medicare Supplemental Plans. ˇThis program is appropriate for people becoming eligible for Medicare, caregivers of people who are on Medicare and current Medicare beneficiaries who would like a refresher course on their benefits. Soup and sandwich lunch provided with class.

Money Management: A Woman?s Perspective (LLC 4228)
Many women could benefit from financial advice more tailored to their needs. This workshop will address the unique financial needs of women at all stages of their lives, from cash reserves, to accumulation of assets, to protecting those assets, to looking at how money works, how to win against taxes and where to begin. This will all be done while determining what is important about money to you and your individual financial situation.

Stock Analysis (LLC 3906)
Moving averages, volume plus 50, P/E ratios, ROE, price to book, price to sales: it can all be so confusing. This seminar will focus on the fundamental and technical analysis of stocks. Learn the tools that seasoned stock traders and professional investors use to determine when and what stocks to buy and how to sell at a profit.

Stock Analysis II (LLC 4013)
Were you fascinated by what you learned in ?Stock Analysis? and would like to continue the journey? This seminar will continue where you left off in the previous seminar and provide you with further tools and techniques used in stock trade.

New! Alternative Investments (LLC 4339)
Are you searching for alternatives with your current investment strategies?  Explore the basics in some traditional and non-traditional investment options.  Topics will include; commodities, precious metals, currency trading, ETFs, mutual funds and investment clubs.

 

 

 

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