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EMPLOYEE FOCUS
May 2008

In This Month's Issue:

 SPOTLIGHT
Parking and Transportation Services changes to on-line parking registration
Who's Who on Campus
May Calendar

 HUMAN RESOURCES
PCD Employee Information
Refunds and Termination of TRS Membership
Work/Life Balance Program
Training Schedule
FrontLine
EAP Quarterly LifeLines
Tips and Benefit Reminders
April Quiz Results
 
 FINANCE
Energy Star Tax Holiday
 
 DINING
May Dining Hours

 AROUND THE CAMPUS
The UH Toastmasters Club
Skillport Learning Classes
Cellular Wireless Discounts Available
Bookstore Items
Java City

 

 PRINTABLE VERSION

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Contents Edited by the Administration & Finance Customer Service Center

 



Skillport Learning Classes

With the price of food and gas on the rise, it’s as good a time as any to cast a critical eye on your personal finances. You don’t need a trip to the bookstore to get you started: Skillport eLearning has many personal finance resources to choose from.

Planning your Personal Finances is an easy-to-use simulation that offers a practical, everyday approach to managing both your monthly pocketbook and your long-term nest egg. The course offers different scenarios and even links you to other helpful personal finance courses.

The Personal Finance simulation is available in both a solo and a couple’s version.

Planning Your Personal Finances Simulation Lesson Objectives:
• Evaluating your finances and preparing financial goals.
• Creating a realistic budget.
• Determining your needs for a home.
• Buying a home and obtaining a mortgage.
• Planning for your retirement.
• Saving and investing for your future.

Take control of your personal finances now at Skillport eLearning.