Special Topics

Can’t find a topic in any of the other categories, it’s probably a “special topic”. Planning for college? Looking for a class with a wide range of topics? Interested in starting your own business? Want to learn about the bankruptcy process? These topics and much more are listed below.

Upcoming events

  • The Money Workshop for Couples

    • 07 Feb 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Enoch Pratt Central Library (Poe Room), 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
    • 15
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    Description: The Baltimore CASH Campaign and Enoch Pratt Free Library present a money workshop for couples.

    Come with your partner and uncover your personal money style, identify financial goals and leave with the tools you need to work effectively together to build a financially secure future.

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  • How to Negotiate a New Vehicle

    • 29 Feb 2012
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, North Laurel, MD 20723
    • 24
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    Description: The presentation will cover how to navigate the entire process of negotiating a new vehicle.  This includes how to choose a vehicle, test drive it, negotiate it, and navigate the items dealer will try to sell you after the sale.

    Participants will learn:
    1) How to navigate through the car buying process more efficiently and effectively.
    2) How to minimize the opportunities to get taken advantage of during the process.
    3) How to save money on the process of buying a new vehicle based on the methodology From Car to Finish uses when doing it for consumers.

    This class is provided by Mike Rabkin, a member of the Howard County Financial Education Alliance.

    Mike Rabkin has 18+ years experience successfully negotiating over 7500 new vehicles for purchase and/or lease for a national car shopping service.  He has 8+ years experience as editor of a nationally recognized industry automotive rebate newsletter, and has 4 years experience negotiating automobile extended service contracts.  Finally, he has 1 year of experience test driving and reviewing new vehicles for an automotive  review website.  He’s a consumer advocate and car nut, and loves to haggle!  He left his previous job at a nonprofit consumer group a few years back to create From Car to Finish, which is a national new vehicle negotiating service and vehicle information/research site.  His goal is to create one stop shopping so people can learn how to navigate the entire car buying process from start to finish.
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  • Getting and Keeping Your Ride on the Road

    • 01 Mar 2012
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Inc., 9110 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
    • 25
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    Description: Thinking of buying a new or used car? Wonder if your mechanic is the best one for your car? Come learn all the secrets to buying a car, choosing a repair shop and maintenance tips you can't live without.

    This class is brought to you by: Sue Rogan

    Mrs. Rogan is the Financial Education Consultant with the Maryland CASH Campaign. She has nineteen years of experience as an Investigator and Communications Manager with the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection. She is an active member of the Coalition for the Advancement of Financial Education in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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  • Laboring Over Long Term Care

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Oakland Manor at Columbia Town Center, 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD 21044
    Description: Healthcare and Long-Term Care costs are the leading cause of financial distress for retirees. Attend this session to learn how to protect yourself and your family.

    In this session we will teach you:
    • The facts and figures regarding the likelihood of needing Long-Term Care and the cost of coverage in our area.
    • The three common misconceptions of Long-Term Care and the potential ramifications of making the wrong assumptions about who, how, and where care will be provided for you as you age.
    • Who does and doesn’t pay the cost of Long-Term Care and what, if anything, to expect from Medicare, Medicaid, and Medigap insurance.
    • What specifically Long-Term Care policies cover and how to effectively evaluate policy features, benefits, and costs.
    • Several alternatives to traditional Long-Term Care insurance that may be more beneficial for your particular situation.
    • How Medicare works and why Medigap plans are a critical part of creating comprehensive healthcare protection.
    Click here to register online or call (410) 740-1300.
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  • Examining Estate Planning and Estate Taxation

    • 07 Mar 2012
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Oakland Manor at Columbia Town Center, 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD 21044
    Description: No matter how large or small your estate, if you want to make certain your plan is complete,  optimized and hassle-free for your family, this session will teach you how.

    • Why conflicts arise upon death and how proper estate planning can help preserve family harmony.
    • How to optimize your estate plan to reduce or eliminate Federal and State death taxes.
    • Why it might be beneficial to avoid the time, expense, and hassle of Probate, and how to do so properly.
    • The pros and cons of Wills vs. Trusts, and which one might be best for your particular situation.
    • All about Trusts (By-Pass, Legacy, Q-TIP, Living and Irrevocable), how they work and how they can be used and combined to prevent costly and time consuming estate problems for your family.
    • How to structure your life insurance for optimal tax efficiency and passing on the maximum benefit.
    Click here to register online or call (410) 740-1300.
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