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| 2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.1) | 120 |
Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 159 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation |
| 2056.3) | 79 |
Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce |
| 2056.4) | 55 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt) |
| 2056.5) | 133 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals |
| 2056.6) | 21 |
Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan |
| 2056.7) | 3 |
Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation |
| 2056.8) | 5 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.9) | 0 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses |
| 2056.10) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns |
| 2056.11) | 0 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector |
Author: Crystal Osborne
Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)
According to 2017 US Census Data – QuickFacts, the median household income in Owsley County is $22,736.00 and 36.8% of the population of Owsley County is living in poverty.Because the holidays are both a joyous and financially stressful time for Owsley County citizens, especially those living at or below the poverty line, it is very important that such audiences have access to educational information to help them financially manage during the holiday season.To assist individuals in underst
