Financial Education - GeneralMajor Program

7704

Total Hours

Contributed.

24418

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

23

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

300

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

7864

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt)

2226

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

1256

Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the area: identifying estate planning strategies for the family, farming operation, or business

784

Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program

17072

Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money

2348

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals

2657

Number of participants who attended age-related housing, financial, and estate planning programs not identified as a “major program.”  Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care

1102

Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented

446

Stories

Never too Young to Start Saving

Learning to save money and resources early in life can lead to proactive habits for the future. Each year the Meade County Extension office works with a local bank to secure sponsorship of a Piggy Bank Contest. The contest, part of activities leading up to KY Saves Week, is open to local students in grades K-12 and is broken down into four ages categories. The winner of each group receives $100 with an additional $100 going to the overall winner. The overall winner is then sent on for district c...

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Never too Young to Start Saving

Stories Behind the Numbers

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  • Finance Management- Budgeting Course at Berea College

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