Boyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.8) | 100 |
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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