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





2056 - Financial Education - General
2056.1) 123

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 3

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) 42

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) 0

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

2056.3) 11

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

2056.9) 132

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) 1

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



Success Stories

Kitchen Appliance Knowledge Improves Food Preparation and Health

Author: Diane Mason

Major Program: Financial Education - General

According to Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter, increasing the preparation of meals cooked at home can help reduce an individual’s sodium intake. Many of the new kitchen appliances on the market can aid in ease of meal preparation and also provide a nutritional boost. Web MD shares that by most measures, air frying is healthier than frying in oil, as it can cut calories by up to 80% and contain less fat. Penn State Cooperative Extension shares that meals made at home in a slow c

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