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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2004

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brings with it an invaluable netv working opportunity. Getting to J[' know your co-workers and managers and creating a network of b; contacts could prove very helpful * when it comes time to apply for permanent, post-graduation jobs. It doesn’t hurt to get reference letters firoitl supervisors, either. • Stay flexible. You may want to spend part of your summer traveling or simply enjoying some time off after a long school year. By working with a staffing com-

pany, you may be able to work a flexible schedule that includes several short-term assignments while making money and enjoying some time off. • Today’s temp, tomorrow’s employee. Finally, if you are a graduatingseniorlookingforyour first post-college job, temporary employment, either short-term or long-term, may be the way to go. After all, more than 70 percent of temporary employees go on to find permanent positions.

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MARKET ► Continued from Page 1 secure a job before coming back home." Even recent graduates may be thrilled to hear of the recent increase in employment in the city. “It has been tough for me to find a job in the city of Indianapolis,” said Justin Lovelace a graduate of Ball State University. “I am starting to think that I will have to relocate in order to secure a decent paying job.” Next to the Western part of the country, the Midwest will except to see a 29 percent increase in jobs over the next three months. Manpower is an employment service agency, which supplies customers and businesses with employment outlook and surveys. If you would like to hear more about how Manpower conducts its surveys visit its Web site at www.manpower.com.

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UWCI offering 12 workshops The United Way of Central Indiana's <UWCI) nonprofit training center will offer 12 workshops at its location at 3901 N. Meridian St. The first workshop, "Getting the Budget Together,” will be held April 6 from 11:30 «.m. to 1 p.m. led by James Simpson, CPA of Financial Technologies & Management, LLC. This workshop will help agency staff and volunteers who are preparing the budget with key steps to use and information about how budgeting can fail. The cost for this workshop is $12 a person. The same week will be the "Positioning Your Organization for a Successful Capital Campaign" workshop on April 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost for this workshop is $35 for UWCI member agencies and $45 for nonprofit agencies and $55 per person for corporations. Registration and prepayments are required. For more information about the 12 UWCI workshops, call (317) 921-1271.. National Black corporate seminar The Indianapolis Chapter of the National Black MBA Association will host its 2004 annual corporate seminar on April 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The theme for this year's event is "Make It So: Exercising Your Power to Manage Your Career." The event will be held at Indianapolis Downtown Marriott. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be a light buffet and networking opportunities both before and after the event.

RSVPs are required by April 1 to Linda Chavis at (317) 4336928 or at chavisJinda_m<i>lilly.com or the Indianapolis chapter's hotline at (317) 308-6447. Teach children to save day Bankers will be teaching young people the financial facts of life on National Teach Children to Save Day. The day is scheduled for April 22 and on this day bankers across the country will be making presentations to students in kindergarten through grade 12. Presentations include age-appropriate games and activities covering the concept of saving. For more information or to connect with volunteer bankers, contact Laura Wilson at the Indiana Bankers Association at (317) 921-3135 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Four-part pond workshop Pond Pro Workshop4or Homeowners is a four-part workshop series that will assist neighborhood associations and others managing local ponds. Participants will learn about: watersheds and pond quality, basic pond design, wildlife and fish management, pond ecology, pond safety, and tree and shrub plantings for ponds. The workshop will be lead by natural resources professionals, a college professor, pond consultants, and a local Fire Department. The workshop will be held on four consecutive Wednesdays (April 21 and 28 and May 5 and 12) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Community Center. Registration is $30 per person and is limited to the first 40

participants. For more information and a registration brochure, call Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District at (317) 780-1765. Scholarship opportunity Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District will provide financial assistance for up to nine Marion County educators to attend Camp Gallahue Environmental Workshop April 21-22 in Brown County. Educators in K-12, private, public, and home schoolers are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Recent education major graduates also qualify. Educators who wish to be considered must provide the following information: Name, School, Subjects/ Grades Taught, Contact information (address, phone, e-mail), and if you will be able to get the days off to attend April 21 and 22. To apply for the scholarship or for more information, contact: Jennifer Campbell, Resource Conservationist, at (317) 780-1765 or [email protected]. Volunteer opportunity The 2004 Earth Day Indiana Festival needs more than 100 volunteers to help run the free, fun, outdoor event in downtown Indianapolis, Saturday, April 24. Volunteer shifts are three hours each, you may request the time and activity, and you get a thank-you gift. You're welcome to bring your kids but only ages 12 and older should register as volunteers. Call (317) 767-3672 or visit www.EarthDaylndiana.org for forms or for more information.

Tax tips for last-minute filers

MIND ► Continued from Page 1 uneducated consumers buy, charge on credit and accrue debt. The consumers then become “slaves” to the system, tied to their J .0. B. (j ust over broke) and mere cogs in the economic engine that runs the country. Big business, large financial institutions and even our government are best served when the cycle is in full motion. Now, if we understand the cycle and the system’s intentions, what can we do to take control and get on track to “financial freedom”? Mind over money First, understand that the “good life” as purported in the media is good for the economic engine and not your financial freedom train. Now I am not professing that you and your family live like hermits, but you have to truly believe that financial security is more important that social status. Next, you have to self-educate yourself and your family about personal finance and money management. Diversifyyoureducation by reading books, financial newspapers, magazines and using the Web. Finally, seek out, screen and use qualified financial professionals that you are comfortable with and can trust. Financial education has to be a lifelong learning process, because your family circumstances will change, government legislation will change and the financial industry is constantly changing. Take control of your financial freedom train. With some effort and education, you and your family can get on the track to financial freedom. Michael G. Shinn, CFP, Registered Representative and Advisory Associate of and securities offered through Financial Network Investment Corp., member SIPC. Visit www.shinnfmancial.com for more information or to send your comments or questions.

(NAPSI) — Procrastination may be the American way at tax time, but the longer you wait the more likely you are to make costly mistakes. For the millions of Americans who wait until the last few days to file their tax returns, H&R Block offers some tips to consider: • Get your records in order. Gather all those envelopes clutteringyour cabinet marked “important tax information enclosed,” find last year’s tax return(s), and if you plan to itemize, start digging out all those receipts. H&R Block offers a handy tax preparation check-list on their Web site at www.hrblock.com to guide you in collectingthe necessary documents. • IRA contributions. Don’t forget you can still make contributions to an IRA for the 2003 tax year through April 15. Contributions can’t exceed the lesser of$3,000ortheamountofyour earned income. If you turned 50 by Dec. 31, 2003, you can make an extra catch-up contribution of $500. • Missing tax forms. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer and are missing a form, you can download tax forms and their instructions attheIRSWebsitewww.irs.gov. Most states also have tax forms available online. • Check your return for errors. According to the IRS, the two most common mistakes people make are related to mathematical errors and Social Security numbers. Double check

your math and make sure the taxpayer’s or dependent’s name correctly matches the Social Security number. • Try e-filing. Just because you’ve waited until the last minute to file doesn’t mean you have to wait a long time for your refund. E-filing is more accurate, allows you to avoid long post office lines and can get your refund back in as little as 8-10 days if you use electronic deposit. • Request an extension. If it’s just not reasonable to get everything done by April 15, you can request an automatic extension through Aug. 15 by submitting IRS Form 4868. Remember this is an extension to file, not an extension to pay. You should still estimate your tax liability and send in a check for the anticipated balance due to avoid penalties and interest. • Payment options. Surprised to find out you owe Uncle Sam? The IRS may allow you to pay the balance due in monthly installments. You may also pay by credit card or choose to obtain a loan or line of credit. Be sure to compare interest rates and any fees associated with the loans. • Visit a tax professional. If you’ve waited until the last minute, you may not be able to read up on all the tax law changes that took effect last year. This might be a good year to visit a tax professional who can ensure you are taking advantage of all the new tax laws and provide valuable advice on future tax saving opportunities.

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