Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





2056 - Financial Education - General
2056.1) 545

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 90

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

2056.4) 0

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

2056.8) 0

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

2056.5) 90

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

2056.3) 545

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

2056.9) 0

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

2056.7) 0

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



Success Stories

Money Habitudes Online

Author: Tiffany Bolinger

Major Program: Financial Education - General

Financial education programs often highlight financial literacy skills such as budgeting and managing credit card debt; however, these skills do not tap into the emotional and practical issues that cause people to react irrationally with money. Financial decisions are most often motivated by emotional need as opposed to logical knowledge. To address this concern, the Christian County Cooperative Extension Service utilized the Money Habitudes program to emphasize the importance of developing a he

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Money Sense for Graduates Expands

Author: Tiffany Bolinger

Major Program: Financial Education - General

According to an article published by the National Association of Students Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), most incoming college students struggle to answer basic financial literacy questions. For young adults entering college or the workforce, having basic financial literacy is vital to their future financial success.In 2020, Money Sense for Graduates was developed as a collaborative effort between the Christian County Family & Consumer Sciences agent, a planning committee, and local

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Picking Up the Pieces: Financial Recovery & Resources

Author: Tiffany Bolinger

Major Program: Financial Education - General

Finances can be a major life stressor that effects personal and family health and well-being. Consider the added financial stressors because of a global pandemic and it is easy to see how tensions are reaching new heights. Money Sense for Women (MSFW) is a free financial forum, offered through a partnership between the Christian County Cooperative Extension Service and other community entities. After taking 2020 off, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 14th Annual MSFW Forum was held in August wit

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