eBay Essentials Safe Shopping on eBay and PayPal Pointers

Prerequisite(s): Internet access, an email account, and a valid credit card number to use for account verification.

Are you the last person on earth to buy stuff on eBay? Whether you're new to eBay or have been buying for years, here's your chance to learn all the little ins and outs of this powerful online auction. If you're thinking about selling on eBay, take this class first so that you'll know where your customers are coming from. And if you're buying online, PayPal is an essential tool for you to know. Seats for this class are "Buy it Now" priced, and quantities are limited!

eBay: Successful Selling for Beginners

Prerequisite(s): "eBay Essentials" or equivalent experience; an email account, an eBay account, and a PayPal account.

The popularity of online auctions continues to grow — which means great financial opportunities for sellers. Jump-start a new career or hobby with the expert guidance of a successful eBay dealer. You'll explore the importance of professionalism in every aspect of eBay business, identify 'hot' items to sell, write effective descriptions, prepare listings, and develop a strategy for maintaining your business. Are you interested in helping others? Find out what eBay has to offer for charitable giving and community service.

Session 1 — March 24 — Room ML 130
Session 2 — March 31 — Room ML 126

Financial Planning for Unmarried Couples and Singles Strategies and Insights

Unmarried couples and singles are not automatically protected by the same financial laws pertaining to married couples. Do you have strategies in place to protect your assets as an unmarried couple or as a single person? This course will provide insight for unmarried couples and singles into how to strategize for your financial future. Topics will include: identifying financial goals; investing; budgeting; retirement planning; funding education; income planning in retirement; and protecting assets, income, and quality of life. A key focus will be planning issues in the event of the death or disability of a loved one or partner.

Investors Financial Workshop

Now, more than ever, wise investing is the key to a more secure future. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned veteran, the investment world can make anyone lose sleep if they are not informed and prepared. Explore the basic terms and concepts of investing and examine the many types of investments available today. From stocks to mutual funds, bonds to annuities, learn the advantages and disadvantages of each. Learn principles of sound investing and how to avoid common mistakes while creating your personal investment strategy. In the final session, focus on retirement planning, no matter what your current age, and how to use asset allocation, debt elimination and tax reduction techniques to make your retirement a reality.

Road Map for Retirement

The best time to start planning for retirement is long before you arrive there so that you can let time, and events, work for you rather than against you. Whether you're planning a major transition or just a course change, develop the road map you need to meet your goals. Know when you can retire, how much you need to save, and how much you need to earn on your investments. Discover how to create income that may help you achieve and maintain your desired lifestyle in retirement. Determine which investment options may be best for you in your individual retirement accounts and current or old company retirement plan accounts. Learn how these retirement plans work, why you should be participating, and how to make sense of your available investment choices.

Secrets of Wealth Accumulation

Learn some of the most important secrets of wealth accumulation. Gain basic insight into investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, as well as real estate and other financial vehicles. Examine fundamental principles which can help an individual accumulate real wealth over time. Explore the psychology of investing and gain historical perspective on the stock market and the world economy. Look at such diverse topics as different types of stocks, bonds and funds; concepts such as asset allocation, tax deferral, tax deductibility, and tax-free income; the different types of qualified plans; real estate investing in general; basic information about commodities; the role of insurance in financial and estate planning; a brief overview of the history of the stock market; some discussion of the global economy; and how to use various free financial websites.

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

You can create your own will in this class under the supervision of a practicing attorney. You'll receive help with evaluating your estate planning needs by discussing living trusts, jointly held property, guardianship arrangements for children and ways to avoid the pain of probate.