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| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.7) | 16 |
Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented |
| 2056.9) | 56 |
Number of participants who learned family resource management strategies |
| 2056.3) | 0 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals |
| 2056.1) | 56 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 12 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt) |
| 2056.4) | 215 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.6) | 16 |
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) | 56 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
| 2056.8) | 3500 |
Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program |
Author: Linda Burgard
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 Whitley Count
