Business and Financial Planning

Learn new ways to make and save money or explore the steps you need to secure a comfortable retirement.

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Courses

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefit

A few key decisions can make a big difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit. Attend this hands-on workshop and learn strategies to get the most money from Social Security. Learn how to plan for taxes, health care and other costs during retirement, as well as how to wisely grow and protect your retirement income. This session will cover key Social Security benefit choices, such as individual and spousal options, and help you understand simple steps to maximize your benefit. Join us before you make financial decisions that may not be able to be reversed. Course fee includes a $5 materials fee.

Course will meet in the DCC, Room B05

Frank Finch, Instructor

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefit
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Wednesday, 4/3
6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
ZBFP-047 600 0 seats left $24Section Full

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Medicare 101

The instructor will provide step-by-step instructions on everything everyone needs to know about Medicare. The instructor will advise all that needs to be done (and everything that doesn’t), as well as go over the A/B/C/Ds of Medicare and educate the student so no one will ever have to worry about penalties                                  

Course sections on 2/21 & 5/8 will be held in Daycare Center , Room B06

Course on 4/10 will be held at HVCC South, 20 Warren Street, Albany, NY

Candy Marero, Instructor

Medicare 101
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Wednesday, 4/10
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
ZBFP-080 601 5 seats left $12
Wednesday, 5/8
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
ZBFP-080 602 11 seats left $12

NYS Notary Public Law Refresher Course

This course reviews and updates the current New York notary laws. The current 22-page New York Notary Law Booklet will be reviewed and highlighted with the new electronic notarization information and notary journal recordkeeping protocols. This presentation is a must for every commissioned New York notary to properly execute their authority, duties and responsibilities. Examples using real-life scenarios will explain situations that a notary public officer is likely to encounter. Topics include an overview on how to avoid conflicts of interest, legal ethics, allowable fees, and addressing special situations. All materials will be provided, including a website link to the NYS Department of State licensing information and a 46-page Notary Review Guidebook with current glossary terms. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.

Course will be held in DCC, Room B06

Victor Bujanow, Instructor

NYS Notary Public Law Refresher Course
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Thursday, 4/11
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
ZBFP-082 600 15 seats left $54

NYS Notary Signing Agent

If you are currently a New York State notary public and always wanted to explore earning additional income with your current notary commission, this seminar is for you !After completing this basic introductory course, you will have the opportunity to work on a freelance basis in your own independent business by working with mortgage, title and signing companies who will hire you on a per-job assignment, where you may earn from $75 to $150 or more for notarizing and presenting mortgage loan documents. All materials are included in this course, which features a step-by-step guide book, sample loan documents, 20-page mortgage glossary and a YouTube mock loan signing. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.

Course will be held in DCC, Room B06

Victor Bujanow, Instructor

NYS Notary Signing Agent
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Thursday, 5/2
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
ZBFP-078 600 15 seats left $54

Notary Public Review Workshop

This workshop prepares you for the New York State notary public test and will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the notary public’s role. Confusing laws, concepts and procedures will be clearly explained and clarified. Examples will be provided to illuminate situations that a notary public is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, when to defer to an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. This workshop is a must for candidates who want to become fully aware of the authority, duties and responsibilities involved in becoming a notary. All materials will be provided, including website information, booklets and forms. Also featured is an 80-question practice exam that attempts to emulate the actual New York State mandatory exam. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.

Course will be held in DCC, Room B06

Victor Bujanow, Instructor

Notary Public Review Workshop
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Wednesday, 3/27
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
ZBFP-015 600 5 seats left $54

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Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)