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| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.7) | 35 |
Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented |
| 2056.9) | 384 |
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) | 384 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 384 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt) |
| 2056.4) | 41 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.6) | 35 |
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) | 70 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
| 2056.8) | 0 |
Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program |
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Financial Education - General
The Problem: In the Quicksand Area, many families struggled with financial strain during the holiday season. The pressure to host elaborate meals and decorate homes often led to overspending and/or exacerbating financial stress for already vulnerable households.The Educational Program Response: To address this issue, the Quicksand Area Agents developed the Holiday Road Show-Planning Holiday Meals and Gifts on a Thrifty Budget, a comprehensive educational program aimed at helping families plan bu
