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Personal Finance

Whether you're struggling to survive financially or you're well on your way to becoming rich, get advice on using your money wisely.

6 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)

College Funding Footing the Bill in Tough Economic Times

In today's economy, strategies for funding a college-bound student are more challenging than ever. College costs continue to increase while family resources are strained. This class, taught by a financial planning professional, will aid in evaluating where you currently stand and in detailing action steps to reach your goals through accurately estimating costs, evaluating funding sources, establishing a college fund and counting down toward college.

College Funding Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Oct 7, 2010	Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 160	Catherine Maki	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25

Finance for Life

Join an enthusiastic team of experienced instructors for an in-depth discussion of personal finance issues. Learn the fundamentals of good financial planning and money management, strategies for reducing debt and improving credit ratings, and key principles for achieving investment success. The class will also cover topics such as identity theft, insurance, and taxes.

Finance for Life Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Sep 21, 2010 to Oct 5, 2010	Tue 6:30pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 160	Robert Mull, Anne Bannister, Mark Erskine	Tuition $28 Fees $0 Total $28

Financial Survival Tips from the Budget Guru

Wouldn't it be a relief to get out of debt and have a credit score that you're proud of? These topics challenge many people and yet are so essential to your overall financial well being. In this workshop you will learn how to develop a plan for spending, bill-paying and saving, so that as income comes in you will know what money you can spend and enjoy, what must go for bills and what to savings, short and long term! We will discuss ways to control spending and how to reduce dependency on credit cards. Our accredited financial counselor will guide you step by step through strategies for reducing your debt to save time and interest, while improving your credit score. You'll do budget analysis, and then develop a plan for day-to-day financial decisions. Learn how to fit long and short term savings into a tight budget. You will learn the ins and outs of creditworthiness and how to improve your credit score.

Financial Survival Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Oct 14, 2010	Thu 6:00pm to 8:55pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 160	Kathryn Greiner	Tuition $29 Fees $0 Total $29

Financial Workshop for Investors

This workshop begins with basic terms and concepts of investing. We will examine the many types of investments available today, from mutual funds to annuities, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Next we will discuss principles of sound investing and how to avoid common mistakes to create your personal investment strategies. In the final session, the focus will be on retirement planning and how to use asset allocation, debt elimination, and tax reduction techniques to make your retirement a reality.

Financial Workshop for Investors Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Oct 19, 2010 to Nov 2, 2010	Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 160	Larry Skiles	Tuition $55 Fees $0 Total $55

Long Term Care Planning

When you are no longer capable of living on your own, or caring for yourself, what is your plan? You may want to join this seminar and focus on issues that arise later in life relating to housing, finances, medical coordination and key documents. This is information you need to create a plan and share it with your loved ones.

Long Term Care Planning Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Nov 4, 2010	Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 160	Catherine Maki	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25

Personal Financial Management

Have you tried to build and follow a budget in the past without success? Do you end up wondering where your money has gone? This class, taught by a financial management professional, will allow you to focus on developing realistic financial goals and aid in overcoming the roadblocks to financial success. You'll gain the education and motivation needed to put your finances in order and save for the future.

Personal Financial Management Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Oct 21, 2010	Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm	WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 160	Catherine Maki	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25

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