Workshops & Seminars
To register for the following workshops and seminars Sign Up Now!
or call (800) 213-2227. Download the schedule.
Bankruptcy
Personal Finance
Housing
Educating Children About Financial Responsility
Other...
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CCCS-OC is a non-profit organization. We gratefully accept donations
of any size to help ensure our free classes will always be available.
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Balancing Personal Finances 
This workshop will help you develop a financial plan for your life, and learn how to
track and evaluate your spending. The Instructor explains the step-by-step process of
creating a budget, and includes tips about how to help to stick to it.
The Fundamentals of Investing
This workshop covers the different types of investments and their tax implications to
help participants learn to maximize their investment opportunities. The informative and
interactive class includes a resourceful 20-page workbook.
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| Oct. 13 |
Thursday |
6:00 to 7:30 pm |
Irvine (LSC) |
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Building a Better Portfolio: Asset Allocation
This workshop will make you aware of the critical strategies to
implement when building your portfolio. Learn about asset
classes, diversification, risk, and what constitutes an effective
portfolio that is tailored to your personal objectives.
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| Dec. 15 |
Thursday |
6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Irvine (LSC) |
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Organizing Financial Paperwork
This class will demonstrate how to turn paper piles into organized files, using simple strategies and tools.
Topics will include how to sort incoming mail, set up a maintenance-free filing system, and eliminate the
accumulation of paper in your home and home office.
Offered in partnership with SOS Financial Organizers
Understanding Credit Reports & Scores
This informative seminar will show you what lenders look for on credit reports, how to
establish good credit, and how to legally eliminate credit report errors for free.
Insurance Basics
Insurance policies can be confusing, but donÕt let the uncertainty of
fine print keep you and your family from getting the coverage you need.
This course will cover the nuts and bolts of auto, home, health, life
and disability insurance. Students will also learn how to compare
insurance companies, agents, and polices.
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| Oct. 20 |
Thursday |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Irvine (LSC) |
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Car Buying and Leasing
This workshop will teach you the inÕs and outÕs of car buying and leasing.
Whether it is purchasing a used or new car from a dealership or private seller
you will feel confident while negotiating your purchase.
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| Dec. 5 |
Monday |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Irvine (UCP) |
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Surviving Unemployment
This class will answer questions and discuss reducing expenses, addressing financial challenges, managing
financial concerns and finding new sources of income. The class will also teach you how to deal with the
emotional impact and ease the uncertainty that accompanies change.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| Nov. 3 |
Thursday |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Irvine (LSC) |
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Community Tax Awareness
This workshop is geared for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. Topics will include the Earned Income Tax
Credit (EITC), filing requirements, tips on best use of refunds, the true cost of a Rapid Anticipation Loan
(RAL) and where to file taxes for free.
Identity Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend
This seminar teaches the Federal Trade Commission's "Deter, Detect, and Defend" program.
You will also learn how identity thieves operate and how to protect your good credit.
Supermarket Survival
In this workshop attendees will learn how to stay in control of
their shopping budget. Money saving tools will be discussed
to help make your money stretch further.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| Dec. 8 |
Thursday |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Irvine (UCP) |
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Homebuyer Education (Certification)
If you have not owned a home in the last three years, you qualify as a "first time
home buyer." This pre-purchase information will help you shop for lenders, learn to
budget for housing expenses, and discuss credit reports and scores. Participants will
receive a certificate of completion recognized by many First Time Home Buyer programs
throughout Orange County.
Registration Required!
Credit and Budgeting for Homebuyers
This presentation is designed for those considering the purchase of a home. The workshop
discusses credit, credit reports, credit scores and what can legally be done to improve
an ÒimperfectÓ credit history. The participants will also learn how to manage personal
finances using a budgeting process. Class members will be taught to evaluate their own
budget, consider all the expenses of purchasing a home and determine the house payment
they can realistically afford before shopping for a home or mortgage.
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| Nov. 17 |
Thursday |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Irvine (UCP) |
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Foreclosure Prevention
This workshop will educate home owners who are behind in their mortgage payments, what happens in the
foreclosure process and how to determine a plan of action for you to try to keep your home. Certified
counselors will be available to answer questions and discuss your options.
This workshop is offered in English & Spanish.
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| Nov. 10 |
Thursday |
6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Santa Ana |
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Renters Rights and Responsibilities
The workshop addresses the rental process from inspecting the potential rental unit
through the signing of the rental/lease agreement. Rental payments, security deposits,
repairs, privacy issues, and the eviction process will be discussed.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| Nov. 10 |
Thursday |
7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Irvine (LSC) |
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Raising a Money Smart Child
Learn techniques to help your children become savvy consumers, and financially prepared
for the real world. The understanding of money begins around 5-years of age, and healthy
money habits should start then as well.
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| Oct. 10 |
Monday |
6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Irvine (LSC) |
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Financial Fitness
This is a fun, interactive class for children to develop financial literacy. Students
will learn the building blocks for a financially successful life. Topics include
spending wisely, budgeting, tracking expenses, borrowing money and saving. This course
is a three week series. Ages 8-11.
Don't let Jingle Bells turn into Jingle Bills
Learn to celebrate the Holidays without overspending. This seminar will help
participants discover what is important to them personally about the holiday season and
help them formulate a plan to put those priorities first and have a joyous season
without over-committing their time, money or especially their credit cards.
New DMP Client Orientation
Required for clients enrolling in the CCCS-OC Debt Management Program. This in-depth class covers all the
details you need to successfully complete the program. Clients may either watch the Orientation DVD or view
the class on our website. To request a copy of the Orientation DVD please call 714-547-2227 x118.
