Seminars

Mr. Hargrave has hosted a number of financial literacy seminars. His latest group of seminars entitled “Smart Choices in Hard Economic Times: A Return to Core Values” just finished running at St. Vincent Pallotti Church in Haddon Township, NJ.  The three part series detailed and demystified everything from proper monthly budgeting to dealing with lawsuits.  Check below to find out more about this informative program.

 

Smart Choices in Hard Economic Times
Lesson One: Living Below Your Means

Date of Seminar: May 21, 2009, 7:00pm

Living below your means is one of the most important strategies you can live by. During this seminar, you will learn not only how to overcome the thirteen (13) assumptions that keep people broke, but also learn how to dramatically reduce your anxiety about paying your household bills. Finally, you will learn strategies you can immediately use to turn your day-to-day finances around.

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Smart Choices in Hard Economic Times
Lesson Two: Understanding the Rules

Date of Seminar: June 18, 2009; 7:00pm

It's hard to win if you don't understand the rules of the game. During this seminar, you will learn how your credit score is determined and what you can do if there is something wrong on your report. Also, you will learn one simple strategy that will save you thousands of dollars. Finally, you will learn why your world won't end if you get sued.

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Smart Choices in Hard Economic Times
Lesson Three: Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Date of Seminar: July 23, 2009; 7:00pm

Don't get caught putting all your eggs in one basket. Learn the difference between active and passive income and how to recognize a Ponzi scheme. Also, learn why you shouldn't have to work until your 65 and why owning a mutual fund is still having all your eggs in one basket.

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Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapter 7 and 13
A Practical Walk-Through of Filing Procedures

Date of Seminar: September 14, 2009; 9:00am - 4:30pm

This basic-level seminar on consumer bankruptcy provides the nuts and bolts of filing Chapter 7 and 13 from the debtor's point of view. Using hypothetical clients and bankruptcy scenarios, experienced practitioners will lead you through each step of the process with sample forms, schedules, means tests, repayment plans, and code citations. If you're new to the bankruptcy field, this how-to course will give you the practical knowledge necessary to guide your clients through the complex Chapter 7 and 13 filing processes.

 

John W. Hargrave, Esq.

Practice focused on bankruptcy field since 1982

United States Bankruptcy Trustee since 1985 (one of only 1200 bankruptcy trustees in the nation)

Practicing law since 1977

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