Business Program Calendar March 2011
Programs are held at 12:15 on Thursdays at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. They are free and open to the public.
Thursday, March 3 The Ins and Outs of Schedule D
Patrick N. Price, Tax Specialist
Internal Revenue Service, Pittsburgh Office
Sales of capital assets are reported for tax purposes on the Federal Schedule D. There are many confusing terms related to asset sales and the 1099-B form that will be explained in this session. Once you know the basic rules, reporting asset sales is not difficult!
Thursday, March 10 Your Start-Up: Designing an Internet Presence
Kate McGinley, CEO
McGinley Media Limited
Ready to launch your own company? In the early stages of a start-up? This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of setting up an internet presence. Topics include: niche marketing, website and mobile app design, and overviews of available tools to help you boost your marketing efforts.
Thursday, March 17 Roth IRAs: 2010-2011
Larry J. Marks, First Vice President, Investments
Dawn M. Porto, CRPC, Vice President – Investments
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC
Beginning last year, the eligibility rules for a Roth Conversion changed. Come and hear about the new opportunity you may have to convert your tax-deferred retirement accounts to a Roth IRA.
Thursday, March 24 Mind Over Money: How Human Psychology and Finance Interact
(DVD – 56 minutes)
This PBS documentary explores what science can tell us about the way we make crucial financial decisions in times of stress. It’s assumed that we make rational and considered choices when it comes to money, but history has shown this isn’t always so. The fascinating connection between economics and cognitive psychology is revealed here in many ways that might surprise you.
Thursday, March 31 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 service provider, questions to ask during the interview, how to obtain reliable references, everything you should see on a contract before signing and more. Copies of Ms. Sabina’s book will be available for purchase.
