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#ADULT is a signature program of Paragon Business Education Services designed to help any one at any age learn how to Adult. Lets face it, adulting is hard and we don't always know how to, even what to do. Classes offered in Person or via Zoom. You choice. Program offers 12 course and 360 minutes of coaching.
Available Classes
The Art of Budgeting
Understanding what a budget it the basic parts and terms, how to create a budget, stick to it, and revise.
Understanding Your Paycheck
Understanding what all the parts of a paycheck are and where all your money is going,
Education after High School and Financial Aid
In depth look at what options are availabe after high school and what is invovled in continuing your education.
Payday Loans
I just need $200 to make it to my next payday. Is a payday loan a good idea?
Opening a Bank Account
What documents you need to open a bank account where and how to open an account, maintain a good account record.
Using a Debit Card
What is a debit card, how is it different from a credit card. Are all debit cards alike?
Understanding Prepaid Cards
Why do I need a prepaid card. How is a pre paid card different from a credit card and a debit card. Should I have a prepaid card.
Saving Money When Shopping
Not all sales help save us money. How to know what o buy and what not buy to save actual money when shopping.
Buying a Car - New/Used
I need a car, where do I start, how do I know if I am getting a good buy.
Understanding Credit
Understanding your credit, credit history, how do I protect myself, what do I do if my reports are wrong.
Renting a place to live
I need to get a place to live, how do I do that? Why are they asking for all my personal information, how do I protect myself.
Sending Money Overseas
If I need to send money overseas for family, or friends or for a purchase what do I do?
Available Classes
Car Title Loans
What is a car title loan, how is it different from other car loans.
Preparing Taxes
How do I fill out a my tax return. Should I do my own? Should I pay a preparer?
What is debt? How do I manage it?
What is debt? Why do need to manage it?
Avoiding Identity Theft
3 part educational session on what it is, What to know, and What to do.
Recovering from Identity Theft
So someone stole your identity? How do you get it back. This in depth session will tell you how to file with FTC, get a hold on your accounts and how to stop the damage.
Job Scams
In the world of virtual work, make sure you are not getting scammed with the latest job phase.
Resumes
WRITE YOUR FUTURE is a series through Paragon Business Education Services that teaches you how to write a resume for different scenarios. What to include, what to exclude and create a signature product that is all about you.
Cover Letters
WRITE YOUR FUTURE is a series through Paragon Business Education Services that teaches you how to write a cover letter for different scenarios. What to include, what to exclude and create a signature letter to sell you to your ideal employer.
Filling out a W-4
A W-4 is the tax form you need to fill out to have the correct amount of taxes withheld from your paycheck. Learn the ins and outs and how to ensure you are having enough withheld from your paychecks.
Understanding a W-2
A W-2 is the tax form you receive that provides the required information regarding the amount of money an employer paid you over the year (or while you worked for them). Understanding the information on the W-2 will help you file your taxes and understand your yearly income.
What is a 1099
A 1099 is the tax form you receive that provides the required information regarding the amount of money an employer paid you over the year. Sometimes employers will try to avoid paying payroll taxes by giving you this form. It is does not have a tax withholding and you will have to pay taxes on this form. Make sure you should get this form and what to do with it at tax time.
What is a Retirement Account or a 401 K
These accounts save money for you so you have income in your old age. Learn the ins and outs of your retirement account.