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	Finance and Investment Summer 2008 Finance—Investing: 21st Century INVESTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY. A great investing overview class. 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# 44224. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 5/26 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 CCGE. CODE# 44225. T, 6:30 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 3 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/2 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# 44301. TH, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7 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, insurance, options and IRAs. Learn how each component works in your total portfolio. $99 CCGE. CODE# 44229. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 5 Weeks, Starts Week Of 5/26 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# 44231. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/21 NAIC—Calls for Judgment CALLS FOR JUDGMENT USING A STOCK SELECTION GUIDE. Learn to make judgment calls using a computerized SSG to look at sales and earnings growth in a company. Analyze ranges of reasonability, project future high or low prices, record steady growth and future dividend payout rate. Prerequisite: Computer SSG. $44 CCGE. CODE# 44232. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 1 Day, 8/7 NAIC—Computer SSG COMPUTERIZED STOCK SELECTION GUIDE. Toolkit 5.0, the computerized version of the Stock Selection Guide (SSG), evaluates trends for sales, pre-tax profits and earnings per share. Determine the odds for success and forecast future growth potential. Computer skills recommended. NAIC materials provided. $54 CCGE. CODE# 44230. TH, 7 TO 9:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7 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# 44228. TH, 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/14 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 cashflow. Focus on locating properties and conducting research, as well as the acquisition of properties. $76 BC. CODE# 44223. T, 7 TO 9 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/16 WC. CODE# 44300. SA, 9 TO 11 A.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 7/7 Property—Residential Real Estate Invest 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 cashflow. Develop your personal investing strategy. $49 CCGE. CODE# 44226. T, 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 5/26 CCGE. CODE# 44227. M, 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. Above Class Only – Meets 2 Weeks, Starts Week Of 6/9 [back to top]	Provide Feedback Supply Lists