Maryvale Community Education offers the following classes in finances and investments:

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HAS ANYONE SEEN MY IDENTITY?

Identity theft is a growing problem. You can do more to safeguard your personal information. Join us in this interesting seminar to learn how identity theft happens, how to minimize your risk and what to do if you are a victim of this crime.
(SPE-043)

Fee: $10

Room 120 (High School)
Instructor: Michael Florczak, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo, Inc.
Certified NFCC Counselor and Certified HUD Counselor

 

HOW TO BE A LANDLORD

So, you want to be a landlord. Do you know what your obligations and responsibilities are? What good is a lease? Can a security deposit be placed into your personal bank account? How do you get rid of a tenant? The answers to these questions and many more will be discussed.
(FIN-009)

Fee: $15

Room 202 (Community Education Center)
Instructor: Marilyn Lew
Attorney with extensive experience in Landlord/Tenant Law, real estate and related matters.

 

FACTS & MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT REVERSE MORTGAGES

This course is of interest to senior citizens and/or their relatives. Learn how the federally structured senior citizen Reverse Mortgage really works. Find out who is eligible, find out how much can be borrowed, find out who maintains ownership of the house, and find out if there truly is no repayment every required.
(FIN-025)

Fee: $10

Room 202 (Community Education Center)
Instructor: William Strunk
M & T Bank Reverse Mortgage Specialist

 

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STOCK INVESTING

Do you have a desire to invest but fear the stock market jargon and complexity? Gain a basic understanding of what and how to participate in the stock market. Learn how to read quotes, S & P and Value Line Reports and also how to research a company. Build confidence in understanding and using the information you hear on TV and from other "expert" sources. Other sources for accurate and current stock information (including the Internet) as well as ordering and trading stocks will be explained. The final class (in Room 102 of the Community Education Building) will show students how to find news, do research and get stock quotes on the Internet. Limit 10. 
(FIN-001)

Fee: $25 SC: $20

Room 202 (Community Education Center)
Instructor: Robert L. Stoklosa
Investment Advisor Representative with Linsco/Private Ledger

 

PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

All States Connections, LLC presents financial management information that can jump-start future financial success and rebuild finances that have been compromised. Participants will learn of skills and techniques to manage money and credit and reduce the chance of financial problems. Call 632-4980 to register and/or for more information.

Classes are now scheduled for the following dates to take place at the Robert A. Binner Community Education Center, 777 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, Room 101:

 

SOCIAL SECURITY: WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW

When should I take my social security benefits? Should I continue to work? How is my benefit amount determined? How do I minimize the tax on social security? Get answers to these questions and discover key strategies to position yourself properly before making your Social Security decisions.
(FIN-024)

Fee: $10

Room 120 (High School)
Instructor: Bryan S. Castro
Financial Advisor for ClearPlan Financial