Money Matters

Fundamentals of Investing

(Minimum of 4 registrations required)
Instructor: Stuart Smith

The primary objective of this course is to help investors prosper in today’s challenging economy and make them comfortable with their portfolio so they can enjoy a lifetime of investing.

Topics will include:

• Understanding Wall Street
• Stock Market History
• Behavioral Finance
• Mutual Funds
• A Practical Guide for Investors
• Q&A… And so much more

Stuart Smith, a retired portfolio manager, will share his 35 years of experience to provide a base of practical knowledge that will serve as a guide for setting goals and objectives, diversifying your portfolio with mutual funds and or electronic trading funds (ETFs), and understanding the difference between investment and speculation, and how the “pros” play the game on Wall Street with technical and fundamental analysis.

Comments from students:

“I could not pay you enough for this class.”
“Will you teach an advanced course?”

eBay

Intro to Selling on Ebay

Instructor: John Lawrence

Want to learn how to earn spare cash? Have you ever wanted to join the millions who sell items on eBay but didn’t understand the process? Well, fear no more!

John Lawrence, who has bought and sold on Ebay for the past 15 years, will take students through the process so they can begin selling items with confidence. This comprehensive six-session class will cover the history of eBay, requirements for selling, how to get started, understanding eBay help menus, setting up accounts, how to prepare & take photos, list items and what to do once your item is purchased.

So, get your collectibles, decor, appliances, computers, furnishings, equipment, vehicles and other miscellaneous items ready to sell on Ebay!

Selling on Ebay for Intermediate sellers

Instructor: John Lawrence

Have you dabbled selling on Ebay? Looking for some more tips for future success? This is a great way to learn how to earn spare cash. Well, fear no more!

John Lawrence, who has bought and sold on Ebay for the past 15 years, will take students through the process so they can begin selling items with confidence. This comprehensive six-session class will cover the history of eBay, requirements for selling, how to get started, understanding eBay help menus, setting up accounts, how to prepare & take photos, list items and what to do once your item is purchased.

So, get your collectibles, decor, appliances, computers, furnishings, equipment, vehicles and other miscellaneous items ready to sell on Ebay!

Notary Public

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Real Estate

Real Estate Basics for the First-Time Home Buyer

Instructor: Jason Thuringer

Are you wanting to be a First-Time Home Buyer? Are you having difficulty navigating this process? Worried you may make a “newbie” mistake? This is the class for you. This 6 hour class will help assist you on your buying journey. (Also for the homeowner that hasn’t purchased in a while and may need some updates to make the experience more pleasant)

First-Time Home Buyer Class Topics

Real Estate Basics for the Seller

Instructor: Jason Thuringer

Are you wanting to sell your home? Do you want to get the best market value for your property but you don’t know where to start? This is the class for you. This 6 hour class will help assist you on your selling pathway.

Sellers Class Topics

Real Estate Basics for the First-Time Home Buyer and Sellers (hybrid class)

Instructor: Jason Thuringer

Are you wanting to be a First-Time Home Buyer? Are you having difficulty navigating this process? Worried you may make a “newbie” mistake? Are you wanting to sell your home? Do you want to get the best market value for your property but you don’t know where to start? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, then this is the class for you.

This 6 hour, hybrid class, will help assist you on your buying and selling pathways with an seasoned & successful Real Estate Broke. This class is also for the person that hasn’t purchased or sold a property in a while and may need some updates to make the experience more pleasant, especially during this evolving market following a natural disaster.

Jason Thuringer have been living in eastern NC since 1993 when he report for duty aboard Camp LeJeune. He has stayed to raise and spend time with his family, enjoy the mild climate and abundance of outdoor activities. He has a BS in Business Administration from ECU. He has been is sales since 2003, and had a NC Real Estate Brokers license since 2015.

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How to Sign up for an AEP Class

Ready to sign up for a class? Not sure how to register? Our How to Register for an AEP Class page will help you through the Registration process.

Contact Information

Megan Johnson
Adult Enrichment Program Coordination
Email AEP
(252)638-7273

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