Kenton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





2056 - Financial Education - General
2056.1) 12

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 0

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

2056.3) 7

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

2056.5) 5

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

2056.4) 3

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

2056.6) 0

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

2056.7) 0

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

2056.8) 0

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

2056.9) 14

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



Success Stories

Answering Questions on Social Security Aid in Financial Planning

Author: Linda Brown-Price

Major Program: Financial Education - General

 Answering Questions on Social Security  Aid in Financial Planning

The coronavirus crisis has shattered the financial security of many Americans, hitting hard the older population. Millions have become unemployed or saw a reduction in wages. Some people are tapping into their retirement savings to make ends meet, while others didn’t have enough in retirement savings to fall back on. This has caused those who are eligible to receive Social Security benefits to have several questions.A virtual training utilizing the zoom platform was used by the  Kento

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Preparing Your Digital Estate for Safety and Security

Author: Linda Brown-Price

Major Program: Financial Education - General

In this age of technology, estate planning has become more complicated.  With email, online banking, and social media there is more information online called digital assets that must be included in the estate plan. To increase the safety and security of information a digital estate plan should be created. Digital assets are items individuals own such as (personal and business websites, art, music, writing, cryptocurrency, etc. and digital information email, social media, and banking ac

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Saving Savvy with Apps for Coupons and Grocery Lists

Author: Linda Brown-Price

Major Program: Financial Education - General

Saving Savvy with Apps for Coupons and Grocery Lists

A recent survey by Deloitte found that $0.56 of every dollar spent in a store is influenced by a digital interaction. This growing trend is shaping how consumers shop and make decisions both in-store and beforehand. There are hundreds of grocery apps available that offer help with a wide range of shopping-related services and functions. Grocery apps can help save time and money through lists and meal planning, comparison shopping, coupons, store loyalty, and rebates. To increase consumer kn

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Adulting 101 Money Talks

Author: Linda Brown-Price

Major Program: Financial Education - General

Today’s young adults need to able to adapt to the challenges they face upon high school graduation and beyond. 2020 further complicated this transition into adulthood as many families were not equipped to handle the issues the COVID pandemic created. Joblessness, financial insecurity, and relationship conflicts created a crisis that many people never imagined they would endure. Concerns over the impact these problems will have on young adults generated a series on “Adulting 101&rdquo

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