Extension
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| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.7) | 27 |
Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented |
| 2056.9) | 39 |
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 |
| 2056.3) | 0 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals |
| 2056.8) | 0 |
Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program |
| 2056.1) | 51 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt) |
| 2056.4) | 23 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.6) | 27 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the area: identifying estate planning strategies for the family, farming operation, or business |
| 2056.5) | 71 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
Author: Jennifer Bridge
Major Program: Financial Education - General
Caregivers and the elderly are often unaware of resources and challenges they may face with later or end of life decisions. Many extension homemaker members have faced similar challenges with aging parents or family members and worked with the extension family and consumer sciences agent to organize a series of programs focused in this area. To bring awareness and accurate educational information to this demographic, two classes were offered in this area The first session featured an elde
