Upcoming Seminars:
May 27, 2008 @ 6:30PM – Identity Theft
Identity theft is on the rise and it can happen to anyone.
You will learn:
- What identity theft is
- How it can happen
- Signs that you may be a victim
- What to do if you are a victim
- How to reduce your risk
June 24, 2008 @ 12:30PM – Saving for Retirement: The Time is NOW!
You will learn:
- How to calculate how much money you will need to retire comfortably
- Possible sources of retirement income
- Different types of retirement savings accounts and the advantages and parameters of each
- Important information on Social Security Benefits
July 29, 2008 @ 12:30PM – Survival Guide for New College Students: How to Manage Money and Stay Out of Credit Card Debt
Many students have not been educated on how to manage money and handle credit cards. Without this knowledge the college years can lead to major debt problems.
You will learn:
- The basics of banking
- How to use credit cards responsibly
- The importance of a good credit history
- Budgeting and saving
September 23, 2008 @ 6:30PM – Saving for College 101
College tuition rates are rising at record levels. Start saving now.
You will learn about different savings options including:
- Different tax deferred accounts
- Tax advantages for tuition you are paying
- Legitimate free services that can contribute to your college savings
- Different forms of available financial assistance
October 21, 2008 @ 6:30PM – Don’t Break the Bank this Holiday Season
You will learn:
- How to plan a Holiday Season Budget
- Ways to deal with Holiday expenses, including creative and inexpensive gift and decorating ideas
- Smart shopping and savings tips for store and on-line shopping
- The advantages of shopping with cash instead of credit
- Ways to earn extra money for the Holidays
November 18, 2008 @ 12:30PM – Senior Citizens Be Wise: Don’t Lose Your Hard Earned Money to Scam Artists
You will learn:
- The different scams that target the elderly population
- The different ways scams reach the public
- How to identify a scam before you get duped
- How to check out the legitimacy of an organization
- What to do if you have fallen victim to a scam
December 16, 2008 @ 6:30PM – Single or Suddenly Single: How to Take Control of Your Financial Situation
You will learn:
- Financial basics (how to balance a check book, how to pay down credit card debt, how to read and understand your credit report and more)
- How to stay on a budget without feeling deprived
- Important money saving tips
- Available financial assistance resources
- Retirement survival skills
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
At Debt Counseling Corp., our mission is to educate consumers about effective methods to manage their finances.
We know that midst our busy lives, it can be difficult to find the time to attend an educational seminar. So we have decided to offer an incentive.
We want to help you pay down your debt more quickly. Therefore, effective September 2006, whenever you attend one of our on-site monthly seminars, we will take next month’s maintenance fee and apply it to the creditor of your choice.
For example, if you attend the October 2006 seminar, in the month of November 2006, your payment amount remains the same. However, the part of the payment that would ordinarily be applied to your monthly fee will be applied to the creditor of your choice instead. This will help you pay down that balance even more quickly! You can attend as many seminars as you wish.
