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Spring 2008 Courses: Adult Continuing Education Art Cooking and Social Spirits Finance and Investment Fitness and Sports Hobby and Recreation Home and Garden Institute of World Languages Mind, Body and Spirit Test Prep Tutoring Writing and Communication Spring 2008 Courses: Professional Education and Training Business Management Certificate Programs Computers Food and Beverage Non-Profit Management Online Learning Summer 2008 Courses: Adult Continuing Education Arts Cooking and Social Spirits Finance and Investment Fitness and Sports Hobby and Recreation Home and Garden Languages Latino Courses Mind, Body and Spirit Test Prep Tutoring Writing Summer 2008 Courses: Professional Education and Training Business Management Certificate Programs Computers Food and Beverage Non-Profit Management Continuing Education Links: F.A.Q. Business and Professional Institute Older Adult Institute Youth Education ED2Go Online Classes Supply Lists Locations
	Finance and Investment Spring 2008 Finance—Adv. Wealth Management ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT. Go beyond the basics and focus on issues facing higher net worth individuals and available solutions. Review portfolio management strategies, including asset allocation methods, employer stock options and estate planning. $69 CCGE. CODE# 36454. SA, 9 TO 11 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 2/2 CCGE. CODE# 36455. SA, 9 TO 11 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 4/5 Finance—Forex Markets FOREX MARKETS AND TRADING. The Forex market, a Global Interbank market, is an over-the-counter electronic market with no centralized exchange, commission or fee costs. Use day trading price fluctuations on major foreign markets, plus analysis and risk tips, to make $1,000 or more. $74 CCGE. CODE# 36461. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/4 Finance—Investing: 21st Century INVESTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY. Learn the basics of fundamental stock analysis, mutual fund and fixed income investing. Understand investment risk and how to control it. Learn proven strategies to increase your investing success. $89 CCGE. CODE# 36478. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/21 Finance—Investment Basic I INVESTMENT BASICS. Begin an overview of the basics of personal investment. Explore investment objectives and methods, sources of information, and personal risk tolerance. The textbook Understanding Wall Street by Little and Rhodes is required. $79 CCGE. CODE# 36479. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/21 Finance—Investment Basic II INVESTMENT BASIC II. Part II of the Investment Basic series provides an in-depth study of mutual funds; selection of individual stocks; building, managing and measuring a portfolio; and using investment software. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Investment Basic I. $79 CCGE. CODE# 36480. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/18 Finance—Retirement Planning Today RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY. Avoid the 10 biggest retirement planning mistakes. Whether your objective is to build a nest egg, protect your assets or preserve your lifestyle throughout retirement, this course helps you plan your future with confidence. $89 BC. CODE# 36476. T, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/31 BC. CODE# 36477. TH, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/17 CCGE. CODE# 36474. TH, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/21 CCGE. CODE# 36475. T, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/28 WC. CODE# 36473. TH, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/18 Finance—Smart Women Finish Rich SMART WOMEN FINISH RICH. Address the financial concerns you might have as a woman. Discover how to align your money with your values, determine financial status, build financial “baskets” for retirement and learn how the Latte Factor can help you save significantly over time. $59 CCGE. CODE# 36462. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/28 Finance—Stock Market BEGINNERS STOCK MARKET WORKSHOP. Beginning investors become familiar with stock market language. Topics include market functions, analysis of stock market timing, minimizing risk of stock market ownership and the future of the stock market. $54 CCGE. CODE# 36482. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/31 CCGE. CODE# 36481. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/14 Finance—Stock Options STOCK OPTIONS FOR THE AVERAGE INVESTOR. Use stock options to increase return, protect existing stock investments or speculate using leverage. Learn option terminology and a step-by-step approach to understand how options work. Commonly used strategies of calls, puts and spreads are also covered. $109 CCGE. CODE# 36457. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 5 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/28 Finance—Technical Analysis TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THE STOCK MARKET. Explore a different way to make investment decisions that will instantly help you manage your portfolio, build your wealth and enrich your life. Obtain tips to make proactive and confident investment decisions in all types of market environments. $104 CCGE. CODE# 36456. W, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/21 CCGE. CODE# 36464. T, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 2/4 Finance—World of Investing WORLD OF INVESTING FROM A TO Z. Learn to make informed choices about your financial health. Gain a basic understanding of stocks, bonds, cash, funds, real estate, annuities, options and IRAs. Learn how each component works in your total portfolio. $99 CCGE. CODE# 36463. SA, 9 TO 11:30 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/28 Finance—Your Financial Affairs MANAGE YOUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS. Learn a simple concept to organize and budget your personal finances. Create a personalized expense budget, complete with an opening balance, cash and credit card spending, receipts, payments, and interest that illustrates your cash flow and net worth. $74 CCGE. CODE# 36470. M, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 4 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/28 NAIC—Advanced SSG ADVANCED SSG. Learn advanced techniques for selecting, analyzing and tracking your portfolio’s performance. Topics include incorporating NAIC’s Stock Comparison Guide, NAIC’s Stock Challenger, financial data and web site research into the decision-making process. $44 CCGE. CODE# 36468. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/10 NAIC—Losing Money STOP LOSING MONEY. Gain the skills to make use of the Portfolio Evaluation Review Technique (PERT). Go beyond monitoring stock price fluctuation and learn various tools that can identify the actual operation of the companies you have chosen. $39 CCGE. CODE# 36469. M, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 2/18 NAIC—When to Buy FIND A QUALITY GROWTH STOCK AND WHEN TO BUY. Gain the knowledge of how to determine a quality growth stock and then, using BetterInvesting methodology, interpret both data and valuations and apply judgments to determine the right price to purchase. $39 CCGE. CODE# 36471. W, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 2/27 Property—First-Time Landlord FIRST-TIME LANDLORD. It takes more than duct tape and a plunger to be a successful landlord. In addition to business savvy, patience and common sense, you must be equipped with tools and strategies. Discover how to find good, responsible tenants who pay on time. $59 CCGE. CODE# 36460. SA, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 4/12 Property—Foreclosure Buying SMART FORECLOSURE BUYING. Learn the process of investing in distressed properties, either by selling them for a quick profit or holding them for appreciation and cash flow. Focus on locating properties and conducting research, as well as the acquisition of properties. $76 CCGE. CODE# 36458. SA, 9 TO 11 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 1/14 CCGE. CODE# 36459. SA, 9 TO 11 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 3/3 Property—Residential Real Estate Investing RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING. Get started in real estate investing with a foundation of knowledge. Learn how to identify neighborhoods and properties with the greatest potential. Discover how to make a property cash flow. Develop your personal investing strategy. $59 CCGE. CODE# 36472. SA, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 3/8 [back to top]	Provide Feedback Supply Lists