This program provides an in-depth discussion of today’s tax environment: what to look for when reviewing investments for tax efficiency, as well as strategies to reduce the tax drag on a portfolio. Topics include the impact of taxes on long-term investment and retirement goals, and the importance of tax-efficient investing.

Teacher: Paul Dickens

Course Fee:  $20 (Max 20)

Location: Cinco Ranch High School, 9th Grade Center, Room 2015
Dates: Tuesday - March 19
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

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Estate planning is not just about taxes and how to reduce them. It's also about making sure that your assets are distributed as you wish and to whom you wish.

Teacher: Paul Dickens

Course Fee:  $20 (Max 20)

Location: Cinco Ranch High School, 9th Grade Center, Room 2015
Dates: Thursday - March 7
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

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Starting a business will teach participants key considerations that need to be evaluated prior to deciding whether to start their own business. Agenda items includes entrepreneurship, primary motivations, key characteristics, research process and business plan, financing and administrative tasks, and fear. Franchising will teach participants how to determine if franchising is right for you. Key topics of discussion include a franchising overview, candidate motivations, advantages and disadvantages of franchise ownership, Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), analyzing potential income, franchise costs, four quadrants of franchising and the investigation process and funding. The instructor has extensive director/senior director level experience in franchising with industry leaders Mobil Oil, TGIFriday’s and Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza. He is a nationally published franchise consultant with FranChoice, the premier group of franchise consultants in the country and is also co-author of international best seller “Franchising Freedom.” He and his wife Christy are also top performing franchisees in one of the 225+ concepts that he represents.

Teacher: Stephen Maeker

Course Fee:  $25 (Max 20)

Location: Cinco Ranch High School, 9th Grade Center, Room 2016

Dates: Thursday -  January 25
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

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Dates: Thursday -  March 28
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

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As tax season approaches, you, like most taxpayers, may be feeling the pain of paying taxes. Possibly, you are wishing that your taxes could be lower. For many Americans, especially if you currently earn taxable interest or dividends, you may be able to change your investment strategy to allow you to defer taxes. Join us as we discuss important tax considerations for today’s environment as well as investing strategies to help defer your tax burden.

Teacher: Paul Dickens

Course Fee:  $20 (Max 20)

Location: Cinco Ranch High School, 9th Grade Center, Room 2015
Dates: Thursday -  January 25
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

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Medical transcription is a $12 billion industry annually in the United States. Discover how to get started, obtain work experience, understand earning potential, utilize transcription equipment, perform medical transcription via the internet, work for services, and avoid making common mistakes. Whether you are just exploring possibilities or are already experienced, this class is for you! The instructor has been a medical transcriptionist for more than 20 years, operates a large medical transcription business, and has taught for many other programs.  A $20 workbook fee is to be paid to the instructor at time of class.

Teacher: Deborah Burns

Course Fee:  $45 (Max 20)

Location: Taylor High School, Room 1710
Dates: Thursday -  March 7

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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In what could be one of the most enlightening two hours you have ever spent, this class will show you how you could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more! Most people go about it the wrong way. In this class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead! Now is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you have been looking for! 

Teacher: Such a Voice

Course Fee:  $45 (Max 20)

Location: Cinco Ranch High School, LGI
Dates: Monday, April 15
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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