Kenton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.1) | 16 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 15 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt) |
| 2056.3) | 2 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals |
| 2056.4) | 9 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.5) | 18 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
| 2056.6) | 33 |
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) | 7 |
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) | 12 |
Number of participants who learned family resource management strategies |
Success Stories
Securing Your Legacy
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Financial Education - General
Discussing end-of-life wishes and plans can be uncomfortable, but vital. According to Caring's Wills 2025 Survey, 24% of the participants said they have a will, 13% had a living trust, and 4% said they had other estate planning documents. In addition, 52% said they did not know where their parents’ important documents were located, and 58% did not know the materials covered in those documents. Determining your own end-of-life
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Money Habitudes
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Financial Education - General
The financial challenges faced by older adults are well-documented, with millions of seniors living at or below the federal poverty level. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), more than 17 million Americans aged 65 and older are living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), which equates to an income of $30,120 per year for a single person in 2024. These financial hardships are often compounded by rising housing costs, increasing healthcare expenses, a lack of transpo
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