Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2054 - Recovering Your Finances | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2054.1) | 5 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to prepare a personal budget (Unit 2) |
| 2054.2) | 8 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to identify factors that affect the cost of credit (Unit 3) |
| 2054.3) | 7 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to improve a credit score over time (Unit 4) |
| 2054.4) | 9 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to prioritize debt (Unit 5) |
| 2054.5) | 7 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: confidence in avoiding fees when utilizing a bank account (Unit 6) |
| 2054.6) | 5 |
Number of individuals who reported the intent to consider wants and needs before spending (Unit 1) |
| 2054.7) | 8 |
Number of individuals who reported the intent to actively work to reduce their debt (Unit 5) |
| 2054.8) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported the intent to review their Form W-4 for accuracy (Unit 7) |
| 2054.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported the intent to set a SMART goal and start saving toward that goal (Unit 8) |
Author: Ashley Board
Major Program: Recovering Your Finances
Financial stress can put individuals in recovery from substance use disorder at risk for relapse, particularly during early stages of recovery. This increased risk is due, in part, to financial stress that people in recovery from substance use disorder often encounter. To address this concern, the Caldwell County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent utilized the Recovering Your Finances curriculum to help build financial capability for those in recovery and thereby improve the efficacy of s
