All workshops will be held at:
Lebanon Area CareerLink
243 Schneider Drive
Lebanon, PA 17046
Navigating the Health Care Industry
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Racheline Sherron, PA Office of Attorney General, Health Care Section
The Attorney General’s Health Care Section advocates on behalf of consumers who are experiencing difficulty in dealing with health care organizations. The Section fields complaints from consumers and monitors trends in the insurance industry and their impact upon the public.
This workshop will inform the public of what the Health Care Section does and different ways that it can help you. It will also discuss different unfair or deceptive business acts or practices that have been used to deceive Pennsylvanians.
Saving for College
Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Kelly Paul, PA Treasury Department
Learn how to make college possible for your loved ones with the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. We will discuss how to buy college credits at today's rates to use for future education expenses. We will also review two free programs, SAGE and Upromise, that provide easy ways to add to your savings at no additional cost!
How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Donna Reinaker, PA Office of Attorney General
This presentation will share the latest tricks criminals are using to steal your personal, financial information, provide advice how to better protect yourself from becoming a victim and outline the steps you need to take if you do fall prey to this crime.
From credit card scams, bank transfers to healthcare fraud, attendees will learn some of the many ways identity crooks operate and what the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office is doing to help consumers.
Home Repair Contracting
Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Betsy Bowman, Lebanon Co. Redevelopment Authority
Sooner or later most homeowners will hire a contractor to make repairs or improvements to their homes. Learn how to find a reputable contractor, get estimates, sign a contract and more.
An Introduction to Smart Lending
Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Ann Decker, Jonestown Bank & Trust
Everything you need to know when making lending decisions. Topics covered include: how to find the right loan, different types of loans (vehicle, education, mortgage, consumer, etc.), advice about getting a loan, using a credit card, or using a rent-to-own store.
Pre-registration required. Please call 273-2090.
Adults Only!
Workshops begin promptly – No admittance after 6:30 pm.
The financial information obtained through workshops provided by the Financial Literacy Project of Lebanon County is a form of education and is not to be considered advice or a guarantee to get out of debt. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by workshop presenters are those of the respective parties and not necessarily those of P.R.O.B.E. and the Financial Literacy Project of Lebanon County.
