Boyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.8) | 125 |
Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program |
| 2056.5) | 20 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
| 2056.6) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the area: identifying estate planning strategies for the family, farming operation, or business |
| 2056.4) | 20 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.2) | 20 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt) |
| 2056.1) | 20 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.3) | 20 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals |
| 2056.9) | 20 |
Number of participants who learned family resource management strategies |
| 2056.7) | 20 |
Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented |
Success Stories
Planning Holiday Meals on a Thrifty Budget
Author: Jacqueline Doucet
Major Program: Financial Education - General
Inflation has driven the cost of groceries higher in recent years. According to the USDA Economic Research Outlook (2023), in 2022, food-at-home prices increased by 11.4%, more than three times the 2021 rate. Additionally, food prices are expected to continue rising throughout 2023 and increase by another 8%.These historically high average prices make meal budgeting, especially holiday meals which tend to cost more, extremely important. To address this issue the Boyd County Extension agent for F
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Scam Red Flags and Avoiding Fraud
Author: Jacqueline Doucet
Major Program: Financial Education - General
Fraud can happen to anyone. According to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging's 2019 Fraud Book, it is estimated that older Americans lose at least $2.9 billion per year to financial exploitation schemes and scams. Other groups pose even higher estimates, and many agree that fraud is underreported. The best way to protect yourself from financial fraud and scams is to be aware of the tactics con artists use and learn to recognize red flags so you can avoid being tricked. To increas
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