Early Enrollment Appreciation Discount –
Deduct $10 from the registration fee, if registered up to ONE WEEK before the class begins

Investing for Total Newbies
Class #: FP101
Want to learn about investing, but not quite sure how stocks, bonds, or mutual funds work?  Have a 401k but not sure what it all means?  Gain an understand of the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, so you can take those crucial first steps with confidence, or simply understand what your money is doing in that retirement account.  This class is for those who wish to understand the basics in order to make wiser investment decisions, but without becoming overly technical or involved.  We will discuss investing primarily through mutual funds, and the risks and benefits of different approaches.  Will also discuss briefly the effects of other economic influences on the stock market.  If you've never read the Wall Street Journal and never want to, this is the class for you. Pre-registration recommended.
Instructor: Brian Donahue
Cost: $65       
Cost: $55 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Wed.        # of meetings: 2
Dates: 9/23 - 9/30 <Date Change>
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Fort Mason B    Rm: 106


Improving Your Investing
Class #: FP103
Already familiar with the basics of stocks and bonds?  Maybe glanced at the financial pages now and then, or dabbled a little bit in the market but feel like you need a better grasp on things before really diving in?  For those who wish to take a more involved role in their personal investments, gain a better understanding of the most common investment vehicles and how to use them.  We will discuss investing styles, stock picking strategies, mutual fund investing, market theory, and a little economics.  This will not give you specific investment ideas, but rather provide a solid knowledge base to empower you when you embark on your own investment research.  Please register only if you already know the basic mechanics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Instructor: Brian Donahue
Cost: $75       
Cost: $65 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Thurs.        # of meetings: 2
Dates:
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Fort Mason B    Rm: 106


Product for Profit: Sell Your Product to Major Retailers
Class #: BU172 Register Now
Discover how ANYONE can sell their Products / Inventions to the World’s Largest Retailers without any previous sales experience and without any existing Buyer relationships. You will learn what it takes to get your product into Major Chain Store Retailers, plus simple tricks and strategies about how to get a Buyer’s attention and ultimately how to get them to actually buy! Other topics included are how to prepare your product for Major Chain Store Retail success and what you need to know once you actually get an order from a Major Chain Store Retailer.
Instructor: Karen Waksman
Cost: $40       
Cost: $30 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Mon.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 9/14
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Fort Mason B    Rm: 106
materials fee (pay to instructor): $25


Fun Part-Time Jobs
Class #: BU400Register Now
Get paid to dine out (with your guest!), voice you opinions, go shopping, be in a movie, sample new foods and beverages, share your hobby, go bowling or work out in a gym, test new products and more! No special education or training required. Instructor Dan Tilles has done them all and will tell you who hires and why, how to apply, how much you’ll be paid, and everything else you need to know to have fun making money. A handout includes the names and how to contact companies for these jobs. Also: work scams to avoid and ways to protect yourself. This class is for all ages.
Instructor: Dan Tilles
Cost: $45       
Cost: $35 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/3
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm:


Ace the Interview
Class #: BU112 Register Now
Unemployment is up, job openings are down, and the number of applicants for each job is growing. The good news is you can greatly increase your chances of landing any job you interview for. This seminar focuses on the five A's of interviewing: Anticipate, Align, Answer, Assess, and Adapt. Get practical tips and techniques to differentiate yourself from other candidates, to win over interviewers, and to be more comfortable and confident.
Instructor: Julie Yozamp
Cost: $50       
Cost: $40 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/24
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Fort Mason     Rm: 106
materials fee (pay to instructor): $30


Home Buying 101
Class #: FP301 Register Now
Have you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of buying a house? Now’s your chance! This action-packed workshop will give you an excellent overview of how to buy a home or condo, the finer points on the purchase contract, understanding financing, mastering a win-win negotiation, navigating the home inspection, what to do while in escrow, and the disclosure process. You will walk away feeling comfortable, empowered, and ready!
Instructor: Raziel Ungar
Cost: $55       
Cost: $45 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/24
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm: 622


Retirement Planning Today ®
Class #: FP117, FP117X
Whether your goal is to build a nest egg, protect your assets, or preserve your lifestyle, this course helps you plan your retirement with confidence. Due to recent tax law changes, uncertainty about Social Security and the demise of many pension plans, the need for sound financial strategies has never been greater. In this workshop you'll learn the 10 biggest retirement planning mistakes, 5 strategies to manage investment risk, 11 ways to save money on taxes, key questions to ask before buying insurance, what to do with your 401k or 403b, and how to determine the savings you need to retire today or in the future. This workshop includes a 226-page illustrated workbook with practical exercises and examples.
Spouses or domsestic partners may attend together - please make a note on your registration.
Instructor: John D. Lee
Cost: $75       
Cost: $65 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Fort Mason     Rm: 106

Class#: FP117 <Class Full>
Day: Wed.        # of meetings: 2
Dates: 10/21 - 10/28

Class#: FP117X Register Now
Day: Thur.        # of meetings: 2
Dates: 10/29 - 11/5 <New Class Scheduled>


Home Buying 101
Class #: FP301 Register Now
Have you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of buying a house? Now’s your chance! This action-packed workshop will give you an excellent overview of how to buy a home or condo, the finer points on the purchase contract, understanding financing, mastering a win-win negotiation, navigating the home inspection, what to do while in escrow, and the disclosure process. You will walk away feeling comfortable, empowered, and ready!
Instructor: Raziel Ungar
Cost: $50       
Cost: $40 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/24
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm:

Financial Seminars

Transforming Debt into Wealth
Class #: FP140 Register Now
Get completely out of debt in 6-8 years, including your mortgage! Then operate 100% on cash and begin building real wealth… with all the money you already earn. Then retire early! Sounds impossible? By using our simple linear math, variable path methodology, you will eliminate all of your debts quickly. Then operate on 100% cash and begin building real wealth while most Americans are struggling just to pay off their debts. You will walk away with: Your complete written personal debt elimination plan, Secrets to finding extra money in your budget, Your independent lifestyle “to-do” list to keep you motivated and on-course. There is a material fee of $49.00 for a 250-page comprehensive workbook paid at the beginning of class. Bring a list of all debts, calculator, and pencil.
Instructor: SeeWing Yee
Cost: $50       
Cost: $40 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Thurs.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/15
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm:
materials fee (pay to instructor): $49


How You Can Profit by Buying Distressed Properties, REO's, and Forclosures from Financial Entities
Class #: FP122 Register Now
Now is an excellent time to be buying distressed properties. There are tens of thousands of REOs (Real Estate Owned) properties available for purchase in California and around the country. These properties often sell at much lower prices than the original loan amount. Qualification is easy for loans and low interest rates are often available, and even low down payments can be had as well. Learn the techniques of purchasing pre-foreclosures, REOs with low down payments of as little as zero to three percent, which neighborhoods have the greatest potential for home appreciation, how to buy new properties, and how to flip Ugly Ducklings. $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at the door.
Instructor: Andrew Smith
Cost: $85       
Cost: $75 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/17
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fort Mason, B     Rm: 106


Tax Strategies for the Self-Employed
Class #: FP171 Register Now
Learn legitimate strategies that may REDUCE YOUR TAXES UP TO 50%!
This class is designed for self-employed persons, small business owners including home-based business operators, prospective business owners who file a Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Business) (Sole Proprietorship). Topics include: Over 100 tax-saving areas of the tax code. Can I “audit proof” my tax return? Should I incorporate, set up an LLC, become an S Corp, or be a sole proprietor? Am I eligible for a home office deduction? Can I deduct my travel, meals, and entertainment (FUN) expenses? Are there benefits in hiring my spouse or children? What else is deductable?
There is a material fee of $59.00 for a comprehensive Tax Compliance Manual paidat the beginning of class. Bring a pencil, calculator and note pad. This class may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense!
Instructor: SeeWing Yee
Cost: $50       
Cost: $40 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Thurs.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 11/5
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm:
materials fee (pay to instructor): $59


Office Efficiency

Help for People with Hoarding Problems
Class #: PE270 Register Now
Can’t stop yourself from bringing more things home? Throwing things out is torture? Is your home filled with accumulations of stuff? Is your family or landlord making threats about your piles? Hoarding is different from clutter and approaches that help people with clutter will not work for hoarding. This workshop will provide tools, insights, support, and resources to help people with chronic hoarding issues understand their behavior, identify ways to alter detrimental patterns, and create their own plan for changing their living conditions for good.
Instructor: Gloria Valoris
Cost: $35       
Cost: $25 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/3
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm:


Overcoming Clutter
Class #: BU123 Register Now
We will cover practical techniques you can use to easily get control of your home or office and lower your stress. Learn to handle the mountains of paper we all get and how to set up easy-to-use filing systems. You will leave with clear, effective plans for getting and staying organized. The workshop is underwritten by The Anstendig Institute to maintain its affordability.
Instructor: Gloria Valoris
Cost: $35       
Cost: $25 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/10
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm:


Time Management-A Practical Approach
Class #: BU121 Register Now
You will learn techniques to establish priorities, goals and objectives, and action plans and timelines, and get help for calendar management, and overcoming procrastination. We will cover specific ideas and strategies to meet your needs and develop your own custom-tailored system for managing your time, getting more done, and achieving your goals. The workshop is underwritten by The Anstendig Institute to maintain its affordability.
Instructor: Gloria Valoris
Cost: $35       
Cost: $25 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/17
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm: 620


Spending Wisely in Tough Times for Businesses and Nonprofits
Class #: BU120 Register Now
Every business has areas where costs can be cut without laying off staff or undermining marketing or sales. Come learn ways that your business can become more efficient and cost-effective. Learn to identify safe ways to cut costs while maintaining or improving infrastructure, risk management, sales, and customer service. This workshop is not a marketing tool for any business or industry.  It offers tips and techniques culled from 25 years of managing local businesses and nonprofits, plus, specific ideas and strategies to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in attendance. Bring your cost cutting concerns to class. I will help you build a plan for improving your business’ bottom line. The workshop is underwritten by The Anstendig Institute to maintain its affordability.
Instructor: Gloria Valoris
Cost: $35       
Cost: $25 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Sat.        # of meetings: 1
Dates: 10/24
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown     Rm: 620


Online Class
Early Enrollment Appreciation Discount Does Not Apply
Import Export Now!
Class #: BU304 Register Now
The fundamental steps to trade worldwide are simple if broken down and explained. Week by week, each participant will perform one essential step, leading to the founding of an import or export company (or both).  Finding products, sourcing, costing, marketing, financing,  computerization and distribution are completed week by week.   Post-course help via email with instructor and past students included.  Travel! Work out of your home! We meet "on the internet", so a computer and modem are required to participate.Required Text:  How Small Business Trades Worldwide by John Spiers Paperback, 384 pages, ISBN: 0979551501 Seattle Teachers College Press, Price $25.95.  Available through school bookstore or www.johnspiers.com
Instructor: John Spiers
Cost: $95       
Day: Wed.        # of meetings: 9
Dates: 10/7 - 12/2
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: On-Line


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