SCS | Think Again Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

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Personal Finance

Auto 101: How to Buy a Car
This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know about buying a car. Topics include questions to ask, buyer's order (bill of sale), window sticker, bank note, Virginia state inspection, maintenance, warranty, title, automotive systems, and a glossary of auto-related terms. There is plenty of time for questions and answers, and you will receive a CD workbook to take home! Come learn all about buying a car from an expert who has worked in the field! This class is great for anyone new to the car buying experience, or a great refresher for those who have purchased cars in the past.

Dates: Thursday, Mar 4-Mar 11
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
CRN: FIN210.87 | Fee: $49
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Kenneth Meyer
Kenneth Meyer
Instructor, Office of Community and Professional Education, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

Complete Financial Management Workshop
Whether you are an experienced or inexperienced investor, this course is designed to provide you with the tools required to make sound financial decisions. Learn strategies to help build an effective investment portfolio; plan for retirement; pay for your children's or grandchildren's education; reduce your taxes; protect your money and assets; avoid probate and reduce your estate taxes; leave more of your wealth to your heirs; and much more! This comprehensive course includes a workbook that will become a valuable resource long after the workshop has ended.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Mar 8-Mar 10
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: FIN210.02 | Fee: $99
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Cory Cuje
Cory Cuje
Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Comprehensive Income Tax Preparation
This 60-hour course will give you a solid foundation in individual income tax preparation, enabling the student to complete all of the standard returns. There are no entrance requirements. With this knowledge, you can earn extra money as a tax professional. This course focuses on the majority of tax forms needed to fill out tax returns for yourself and the general public. You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to complete federal income tax returns and research tax issues. Because 'practice makes perfect', the course requires at least two tax returns prepared for most lessons, one of which will be done as a class project and one of which will be completed individually and submitted to your instructor. The course will also include information and exercises on interview techniques.

Dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Jan 26-Apr 15
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: BUS210.70 | Fee: $399 | CEUs: 6.0
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Jim Maxwell
Jim Maxwell
Business Advisor and Tax Consultant

Fundamentals of Real Estate Investing
This course will interest anyone who wishes to invest in income-producing property and wants a basic understanding of the skills required to become a successful real estate investor. Topics will include property selection, goal setting, how to read credit reports, tenant selection, sources of income and why choosing real estate is a smart investment choice. There will also be in-depth analysis of tax-free exchanges and discussions of various internet sites. Handouts will include sample leases, applications, premise reports and examples of proper record keeping.

Date: Saturday, Mar 27
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
CRN: FIN210.01 | Fee: $99 | CEUs: 0.4
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: R. Michael Vandeweghe
R. Michael Vandeweghe
Licensed Real Estate Broker and Instructor

Get Completely Out of Debt
Being in debt and living from paycheck to paycheck does not have to be your way of life. This workshop will show you how to achieve true financial freedom by transforming your debt from a financial burden into a financial opportunity. This powerful and proven methodology will pay off all your consumer debt - credit cards, student loans, auto loans, in just 1 to 4 years. You can then pay off your home mortgage in another 3 to 4 years, while saving over $100,000 in interest payments! Without debt, you'll be able to live 100% on cash, handle emergencies and financial surprises without incurring debt and having serious money available to save for retirement. Imagine how much your quality of life would improve if you had no debt. Attend this seminar and imagine no more! This is a strictly educational seminar. Tuition includes a workbook. The optional textbook, Invest in Your Debt, will be available to purchase from the instructor for $47.

Date: Saturday, Mar 6
Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
CRN: FIN210.11 | Fee: $69
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Greg Frank
Greg Frank
Personal Financial Fitness Trainer, Debt Elimination and Credit Improvement Specialist

Improve Your Credit
If past credit issues are preventing you from moving forward toward your financial goals, this workshop is a must! In today's society, your FICO score is used for a lot more than just granting credit, so achieving and maintaining superior credit is more important than ever. Learn simple but powerful strategies that anyone can use to build positive credit and overcome derogatory entries in your credit file. Topics include understanding the factors that determine your FICO score, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, how Credit Bureaus operate and why paying off old collections will NOT improve your credit. Your instructor, Greg Frank, is a Personal Financial Fitness Trainer, published author and the owner of Superior Credit Care. Since 1997 Mr. Frank has taught thousands of seminar attendees how to accomplish their financial goals by eliminating their debt and improving their credit. As an educator, Mr. Frank does not sell any financial planning, investment or insurance products. Students have the option of purchasing the book 'Achieve Superior Credit' from the instructor ($49).

Date: Saturday, Mar 6
Time: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
CRN: FIN210.12 | Fee: $69
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Greg Frank
Greg Frank
Personal Financial Fitness Trainer, Debt Elimination and Credit Improvement Specialist

Money Sense: Prepare to be Fiscally Responsible
This course is designed to prepare young people entering the working world, and how best to begin the process of managing your finances for the first time. Topics covered include: establishing a budget, getting your credit off to the right start, picking a job with good benefits, the importance of buying a home, understanding taxes, creating a secure financial plan, and investing for your future.

Dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Mar 9-Mar 11
Time: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
CRN: FIN210.07 | Fee: $89
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Kelly Decker
Kelly A. Decker
Adjunct Associate Professor, active since 2003
B.S., M.S., (Bloomsburg University), Ph.D. (George Mason University), Adjunct Faculty, Mary Baldwin College

Money Strategies for Tough Times
This personal money management workshop is designed to help people find security while navigating through the hazards of market downturns and times of economic uncertainty. Learn effective steps to take and important mistakes to avoid in these times. Topics include: the Macro Asset Perspective; avoiding market timing pitfalls; planning for more tough times; and fluctuating asset reallocation.

Date: Monday, Feb 8
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: FIN210.05 | Fee: $39
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Kelly Decker
Kelly A. Decker
Adjunct Associate Professor, active since 2003
B.S., M.S., (Bloomsburg University), Ph.D. (George Mason University), Adjunct Faculty, Mary Baldwin College

Date: Monday, Mar 1
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: FIN210.06 | Fee: $39
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Kelly Decker
Kelly A. Decker
Adjunct Associate Professor, active since 2003
B.S., M.S., (Bloomsburg University), Ph.D. (George Mason University), Adjunct Faculty, Mary Baldwin College

The Savvy Consumer
Get smart consumers! Stop being a victim. Learn to manage your credit cards, protect your identity and live with less credit. Stay out of debt and stop over shopping. Learn how to spot a scam, and where to file a complaint and get help if needed. The instructor brings 26 years of business and consumer reporting experience. She will share many tips and tricks to make you a savvy and informed consumer.

Dates: Friday, Dec 4-Dec 11
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
CRN: FIN109.09 | Fee: $99
Status: New
Instructor: Iris Taylor
Iris Taylor
Instructor, Office of Community and Professional Education, University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies

Think Again - Spring 2010

Personal Finance