WHEN Tuesday, May 23 6:30-9:30 pm WHERE mediabistro.com 494 Broadway (Spring & Broome) New York, NY 10012 WHO Anyone who wants to make smart(er) financial decisions PRICE $65 ($50 for ) more info

Course Details

Wondering how to survive on an editorial income? Sick of biting your nails, waiting for those freelance checks to arrive?

Financial sanity awaits in this three-hour seminar designed with media professionals (and their pesky incomes) in mind. Have you resolved to get your personal finances in order but don't know where to begin? Personal finance specialist Galia Gichon, an independent lecturer (with no affiliations to investment companies!), will help demystify the process of investing and getting a handle on your finances.

You don't need to know anything about money, investing, or why the Fed does what it does. Just bring yourself, your questions, and a willingness to take the simple financial steps that will, over time, change your life.

In this seminar, you'll learn how to:

• Create a realistic financial roadmap for the coming year
• Set a simple budget (and stick to it!)
• Get a grip on debt
• Invest, even if you have very little money
• Redirect your old 401(k) and IRA and make other plans for retirement
• Put money aside for taxes
• Balance your financial priorities with the realities of living in NYC

Instructor Bio

Galia Gichon's Courses

Galia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 14 years of experience in financial services, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street. She runs her own company, Down to Earth Finance, where she addresses individual financial needs and concerns. Galia recently published her first book, My Money Matters, a boxed set of financial cards with money affirmations, instant money tips, and workbooks.

She is a frequent speaker at the Governor's Conference for Women, Barnard College Alumni, and the New York Freelancers Union. She has been frequently quoted in Newsweek, New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Self, Essence, Glamour, and MSN Money. Before starting her own company, Galia worked at Bear Stearns, Nomura Securities, and Institutional Investor.

Testimonials

Even if you're not a freelancer, this class will help you. It gives you the impetus to take control of your money, which is something I think a lot of us strive for. -- Jenn Holmes

"I got so much out of this seminar. With Gaila's help I feel a lot better about my current economical situation and its future." -- Simon Biswas

"Galia had great financial advice for the self-employed and freelancers." -- Deirdre Donovan

"Galia is fantastic! She is positive, approachable, and action oriented, so it makes talking about the taboo topic of money much easier. She provided me with great tools to move me down the path to financial fitness." -- Rebecca Morris

"Galia provides a clear and simple economic picture. It was a great class for anyone with questions about finances and everyday spending and saving." -- Sarah Thurmond