Business Program Calendar, May 2012
These free programs at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield Street, Downtown are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm.
May 3 A Homeowner’s Guide to Hiring a Contractor: What Service Providers Don’t Want You to Know
Alexandra Sabina, Author and Lecturer
When you are ready to make repairs or major renovations to your property, how do you know if the company or person you plan to hire is trustworthy and reliable? Ms. Sabina, author of A Homeowner’s Guide to Hiring a Contractor, will explain where to find a services provider, questions to ask during the interview, how to obtain reliable references, and everything you should see on a contract before signing. Ms. Sabina’s book will be available for purchase after the program.
May 10 Betting to Win – Your Guide to Casino Gambling
Mark Gruetze, Administrative Editor
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Winning always makes a casino visit more fun. In order to do that, you need to know which bets to make and which to avoid. Join us as Mark Gruetze, longtime recreational gambler and author of the weekly Player’s Advantage column in the Trib, reveals the best strategies for blackjack, craps and other table games. You’ll learn how to make money, or at least how to make your money last longer!
May 17 Investing for Today, Tomorrow and the Future
Nadav Baum, Executive Vice President
BPU Investments, Inc.
Are you wondering how you can maintain your same lifestyle today, tomorrow and into retirement? It’s important to invest your assets so the principal and income will keep pace with inflation. After you understand your tax status, risk tolerance, expectation of return and time horizon, you’ll be prepared to create a plan of action that will help you achieve your goals.
May 24 No program – Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend!
May 31 Stock Shock: The Short Selling of the American Dream
(DVD – 72 minutes)
When Sirius XM Satellite Radio went public, potential investors were told they had the opportunity to realize enormous profits if they bought stock in this company that offers hundreds of commercial-free music stations, sports channels and talk show personalities like Howard Stern. This documentary is a cautionary tale of how unsuspecting (and unsophisticated) investors became victims of a calculated ‘pump and dump’ scheme that caused the stock fall to five cents a share before a massive recapitalization plan saved it from bankruptcy.
