Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.1) | 500 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 500 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt) |
| 2056.3) | 500 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals |
| 2056.4) | 95 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.5) | 55 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
| 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 |
| 2056.7) | 44 |
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) | 55 |
Number of participants who learned family resource management strategies |
Success Stories
Use Less, Spend Less, Stress Less
Author: Tiffany Bolinger
Major Program: Financial Education - General
During the Covid-19 pandemic Extension professionals quickly recognized the financial impacts that individuals and families were facing. University of Kentucky Specialists worked to address these concerns with the “Use Less, Spend Less Challenge.” The challenge combined timely information on financial management with quick tips that individuals and families were “challenged” to implement.As we have transitioned to life post-pandemic, we acknowledge that while we are back
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Money Habitudes
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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Transferring Cherished Possessions
Author: Tiffany Bolinger
Major Program: Financial Education - General
Estate planning allows people to control what happens to their possessions after their passing. Without a legally recognized plan in place, the government may dictate how someone’s assets are distributed. While there are numerous informal approaches to estate planning, not all are legally recognized. This may create confusion and spark conflict among families during an already challenging time. To increase consumer knowledge on estate planning and asset distribution, the Christi
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