Title:

Money Work$: Working Toward a Better Financial Future

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, personal finance basics, record keeping, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

Money Work$ is a complete financial education program tailored to meet unique learning needs of very low, low and moderate income audiences in basic money management, including: financial goal setting, selecting a banking or credit union account, tracking expenses, creating a spending plan, managing a checking/share draft account, and more.

Title:

Financial Resources and Economic Education (F.R.E.E.)

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, homeownership, personal finance basics, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

F.R.E.E. helps immigrants gain control over their own finances, while improving their English language skills. Its student workbook and teacher's guide include units on money basics, budgets, banking, saving money, and buying a home. A "big picture" section leads students to look critically at their economic environment. The Teacher's Guide includes background notes and answer keys for the workbook units.

Title:

CreditSmart

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, credit management, homeownership, personal finance basics, record keeping, saving, and goal setting

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

A series of training "modules" on avoiding/getting out of debt, building/improving credit and other financial management issues helpful to lower-income participants.

Title:

Guide to Securing Your Financial Future
"The First Step Toward Solving Your Financial Puzzle"

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, credit management, estate planning, homeownership, insurance, investing, record keeping, retirement planning, risk management, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This educational book helps to learn the basics of personal financial investing and helps to develop an action plan that incorporates savings goals. The guide is divided into several 'Stops' which the reader works through to develop a good working knowledge of finance which will empower him/her to make better financial choices.

Title:

Guide to Money Management Skills For The Unemployed

Descriptors:

Automobile, banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, retirement planning, risk management, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This guide book teaches individuals how to cope with living on a reduced income. The reader is encouraged to track expenses to develop a realistic spending plan and savings goal, how to talk with creditors, how to handle unemployment benefits, and 401(k) monies, and other issues.

Title:

Financial Mentoring Program Guide

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, saving, financial mentoring

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

The "Financial Mentoring Program (FMP)" helps case managers assess where clients are financially, identify their personal/financial goals, and design action plans to get there. This guide is designed for case managers and others who want to provide financial mentoring services. It includes an overview of the FMP, lessons learned, and a set of tools/instructions for use with clients (e.g. intake interview, financial quiz, etc).

Title:

Targeting Success
Making your career and financial dream come true - Student Portfolio

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, retirement planning, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals, other: job search

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This is the 65-page student portfolio/workbook, which accompanies the "Targeting Success" CD-ROM training program. It provides worksheets and an organized place to store the printed documents from the program in a neat, orderly fashion with four pockets and divided according to lessons.

Title:

Your Personal Guide to Loans and Credit

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, credit management, record keeping, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Topics include a self-evaluation of credit worthiness, how to establish and maintain good credit, understanding loan principles, evaluating loan needs, setting up a monthly budget, amortizing a loan and the step-by-step process of applying for a loan. Important tips are provided for the proper use of credit cards and how to use them safely.

Title:

Your Checking Account

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, record keeping, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

An instructional kit designed to develop the skills needed to maintain a personal checking account. Students first learn about checking basics and then actually write checks, make deposits, and reconcile their accounts using the forms provided with each kit. The materials are available in both an English and Spanish version.

Title:

Targeting Success
Making your career and financial dream come true

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, retirement planning, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals, other: job search

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

"Targeting Success" is a multi-media program with fully narrated lessons allowing individuals of all educational backgrounds the ability to create a personal portfolio that includes career and financial goals, a professional resume, a strategy for attacking the job search process, a personal budget, and a savings and investment plan. A student portfolio is available separately. 

Title:

A Prescription for Financial Wellne$$

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, estate planning, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, retirement planning, risk management, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This financial education program helps clients assess their "fiscal" health. Through interactive classes and homework assignments in record organization, saving, investing, credit, insurance, budgeting and cash management, retirement and estate planning, participants will learn to plan, save, and make other prudent financial decisions. The entire program is designed to be a four-week, in-depth series (2-3 hours each) with fact sheets, worksheets, exercises and activities available for use. Each module can stand alone as a 1 to 1 1/2 hour program. A post-test to compare to the pre-test will help participants determine what they have learned.

Title:

Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, estate planning, insurance, investing, record keeping, retirement planning, risk management, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals, other: relationship to money, money values and goals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women is a five-part Cooperative Extension System home study course (192 pages) that includes dozens of worksheets for personal financial analyses. Topics covered include 'Financial Planning Basics', 'Insurance Basics', 'Investing Basics', ‘Investing for Retirement', and 'Planning for Future Life Events'.

Title:

The Money Camp for Grown-ups! Financial Playbook [...Kids!]
and Coach's Curriculum Binder

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, consumer issues, entrepreneur, homeownership, investing, personal finance basics, retirement planning, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

The Money Camp for Grown-ups! is a unique sixteen-module financial literacy curriculum. It includes the basic personal money management skills needed to grow financially independent as well as the mental and psychological aspects of money (thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes) which influence a lifetime of financial decisions. Also available as The Money Camp for Kids!

Title:

Guide to Budgeting
Personal Finance Series

Descriptors:

Budgeting, investing, record keeping, saving, taxes, financial goal setting, net worth analysis

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Guide to Budgeting shows readers that budgeting doesn't have to be brutal, boring, or burdensome and demonstrates that net worth and a personal budget are the foundation upon which financial goals are built.

Title:

66 Ways to Save Money

Descriptors:

Automobile, banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, saving

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

"66 Ways to Save Money" is published by the Consumer Literacy Consortium representing federal and state government, consumer groups, business, and educational institutions. This brochure disseminates money-saving shopping tips about 28 frequently purchased products to the roughly two-thirds of households who do not usually engage in a careful product search.

Title:

A Woman's Guide to Taking Charge: Basic Tools for Managing Your Money

Descriptors:

Banking, budgeting, credit management, saving, investing

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

This 226-page "how-to" book helps women learn to save more, spend less, use checking and savings accounts "smarter", find the right checking or savings account, reduce debt, and establish good credit It even addresses how to teach children about money.

Title:

All My Money

Descriptors:

Budgeting, banking, working with financial institutions and professionals, credit management, consumer issues, personal finance basics

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

This innovative, hands-on curriculum emphasizes money management skills necessary for people with limited financial resources. It is a train-the-trainer program for staff and volunteers in community agencies and social service organizations. Each of the eight lessons is designed to stand alone or be taught as part of the series. Learning activities, worksheets, and handout masters for classroom teaching are provided.

Title:

Descriptors:

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

Title:

Basics of Money and Assets

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, investing, homeownership, banking, credit management, personal finance basics

Language(s):

English, Russian, French & Creole

Abstract:

Basics of Money and Assets is a cycle of two, three-hour workshops offered by the Business Center for New Americans. Workshop I covers the basics of banking in the United States and discusses credit management, debt, spending, saving, and introduces the concept of assets. Workshop II focuses on educating clients on the benefits and responsibilities of acquiring assets, particularly homeownership. The program uses a combination of materials developed by Fannie Mae Foundation and the New York Association for New Americans, Inc.

Title:

Better Money Management - An Individual Development Account Economic Literacy Curriculum for Hmong People

Descriptors:

Budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, saving, setting goals, taxes, advanced earned income tax credit, adjust withholding tax allowances to build budget

Language(s):

English, Hmong

Abstract:

Basic money management curriculum for 10 - 20 hours written in Hmong for Hmong audience. Curriculum also focuses on saving and has been used successfully with Individual Development Account Program.

Title:

Building a Better Credit Record

Descriptors:

Credit management, budgeting, consumer issues

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Explains how consumer reporting agencies work and your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Explains how you can legally improve your credit report. Offers tips on dealing with debt. Cautions about credit-related scams and how to avoid them. Lists additional resources.

Title:

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program

Descriptors:

Budgeting, investing, overall financial planning, personal finance basics, risk management, saving, taxes, credit and debt / careers

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program? (HSFPP) is a six-unit course that acquaints students with basic financial planning concepts and illustrates how these concepts apply to everyday life. Each unit provides an overview of the section; a goal statement; learning objectives; links to national education standards; and criteria to measure the degree of mastery students are expected to demonstrate.

Title:

Choosing a Credit Card-A Basic Guide for Smart Shoppers

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, investing, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

A basic guide for smart shoppers. Many people don't know the basic "facts of life" when it comes to using credit or choosing bank cards. This practical pamphlet shows you how to get credit and use it wisely and how to avoid the common pitfalls that can tu turn this valuable tool into a painful trap.

Title:

Deals on Wheels-Getting Your Best Buy

Descriptors:

Automobile, budgeting, investing, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This pamphlet helps first-time (as well as experienced) auto buyers examine their options: Which make and model? New or used? Buy or lease? Cash or loan? Dealer-financed or bank loan? And what about insurance?

Title:

Making Ends Meet-The Basics of Family Budgeting

Descriptors:

Budgeting, investing, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Entry-level employees often have trouble stretching income to cover their needs and some of their wants. This pamphlet helps readers to make and follow a practical money management plan.

Title:

Money Matters-Teaching Kids to Manage Money

Descriptors:

Budgeting, investing, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Is an allowance a paycheck for chores completed, or simply a gift? Who pays for the new bike, or the expensive brand of basketball shoes? Helps parents assess their own values about money, and determine how to put that into practice.

Title:

Money Smarts- How to Make Your Money Go...Where You Want it to Go!

Descriptors:

Budgeting, investing, overall financial planning, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

For many of us, 'being on a budget' sounds about as attractive as 'going on a diet'. This pamphlet helps readers find out where their money is going, quantify where they want it to go, and suggests how to trim the 'excess fat' so that their financial figures look more attractive.

Title:

Taking Charge-An Introduction to Using Credit...Wisely

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, overall financial planning, risk management, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This pamphlet provides essential information on building and maintaining creditworthiness; choosing bank cards; borrowing wisely; plus practical advice for dealing with minor credit problems before they become big ones.

Title:

Your Credit Report-Checking the Record and Keeping It Straight

Descriptors:

Budgeting, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Most Americans don't realize their credit biography exists - much less know what's in it. This pamphlet explains how to obtain and review your credit file, how to correct errors that can determine whether, and on what terms, you can get credit.

Title:

Get the Buzz on Biz

Descriptors:

Budgeting, entrepreneur, personal finance basics, risk management, working with financial institutions and professionals, results in participant preparing a business plan

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

This program was conceived, designed, and written with enterprising youth in mind. The text was designed to compliment class work and serve as a reference book as young entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. This 16-module course can be taught in a variety of configurations including, traditional classroom, after school, and camp settings. The program features participant's textbook and workbook, as well as, a complete and fully integrated Instructor's / Program Manager's Implementation Manual.

Title:

Business Plan Basics

Descriptors:

Budgeting, entrepreneur, personal finance basics, risk management, working with financial institutions and professionals, results in participant preparing a business plan

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

This program's goal is to explore the participant's ability to achieve self-sufficiency through self-employment. This 15-session course can be taught in a variety of configuarations to achieve the objectives of the training organization. The program features textbook, workbook, a participant's resource guide, as well as, a complete and fully integrated Instructor's Manual.

Title:

Building Community Wealth through Individual Access to Credit and Banking Services

Descriptors:

Budgeting, homeownership, investing, personal finance basics, risk management, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals, overall financial planning

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

This multi-modular curriculum is compiled of a variety of budgeting and personal finance activities and resources. The curriculum is designed for a train-the-trainer workshop conducted by NCRC's Financial Education Staff. The modules are designed to stand alone or as part of a series.

Title:

Money Management Module Series

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, investing, personal finance basics, risk management, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

A basic money management curriculum built around a financial fitness theme to help learners develop an understanding of core concepts and skills through hands-on learning experiences. Modules are packaged in color-coordinated, expandable file folders for easy storage. Each includes a detailed facilitator's guide as well as handout and transparency masters.

Title:

Credit When Credit is Due

Descriptors:

Automobile, banking, budgeting, credit management, homeownership, insurance, personal finance basics, record keeping, risk management, saving, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

This national, standardized 12-lesson, 300-page education program is designed to help individuals gain basic understanding of money issues and responsibilities involving credit. A test is taken following each session, the facilitator/teacher signs off on each test that is passed. A certificate is awarded following the successful completion of the course.

Title:

The Secrets to Good Credit and Debt Reduction—A Consumer Self-Help Guide

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, homeownership, working with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This 104-page practical, comprehensive guide is perfect for counseling, classrooms or self-study. There are 15 topics in short, easy to read chapters, each divided into four parts: Part I Understanding Credit, Part II Establishing a Good Credit Rating, Part III Getting Out of Debt, Part IV Credit and Purchasing a Home.

Title:

Controlling Your Financial Future-How To Increase Your Wealth, Decrease Your Debt, and Manage Your Cash Flow

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving and investing, risk management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Learn how to create a basic financial plan through a step-by-step process of using your own dollar figures. Determine where you are in terms of your financial worth and where you want to go. Increase your wealth by using your personal spending plan!

Title:

Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families

Descriptors:

Budgeting, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, saving, taxes, work with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Financial skills curriculum for Native communities in America that includes material developed to give Native people a firm foundation in financial literacy. This culturally aware training provides the assistance to make good financial decisions.

Title:

To Be a Have or Have Not...the Choice is Yours

Descriptors:

Automobile, budgeting, credit management, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, risk management, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Developed as a means of changing young people's attitudes about money, this video and PowerPoint presentation come with a facilitator's guide, full script, and handouts. Based on the premise that the 'Haves' are the savers in our society and the 'Have Nots' are the spenders, the program provides basic information essential to developing positive money management habits.

Title:

Life Skills for Work and Family

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, investing

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

A comprehensive 33-lesson curriculum designed for limited resource audiences. The lessons address basic money management, job skills, balancing work and family, clothing, housing and infant care and development. The lessons vary in length from 30-60 minutes. Can be used as stand alone or in a series for welfare-to-work, young workers, and youth job skills audiences.

Title:

Economic Literacy Education

Descriptors:

Budgeting, homeownership, investing, personal finance basics, saving, taxes, work with financial institutions and professionals

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

Economic Literacy Education was developed for the Individual Development Account Program of EOA of Washington County. This IDA program serves low income families (income of 185% poverty or below) and provides them with economic education and matched savings so they can acquire long-term financial assets.

Title:

Investing For Your Future

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, investing, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

The Investing For Your Future program is designed to teach basic investment concepts to new investors with small dollar amounts. It consists of three components: a 158-page home study course, an online version of the home study course at www.investing.rutgers.edu, and PowerPoint slides for six two-hour class sessions. The content of the home study course and class series is identical.

Title:

Consumer Guide To Good Credit

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, personal finance basics

Language(s):

Available in both English and Spanish

Abstract:

This 42-page booklet addresses basic budgeting and fraud issues in an attempt to help a general audience overcome financial problems.

Title:

Making Every Dollar Count

Descriptors:

Budgeting, working with financial institutions and professionals, personal finance basics

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

Making Every Dollar Count is a five-lesson curriculum (bill paying, can't pay cash, stretch your dollars, banking, checking) developed to help individuals reach self-sufficiency by teaching them, with hands-on activities, the basics of successful money management. The visuals and handouts are in English and Spanish

Title:

Dollar $ense: An Economic Literacy Curriculum for Individual Development Account Programs: Eight Steps Toward Economic Independence through Asset Ownership

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving and investing, risk management, working with financial institutions and professionals, taxes, home-ownership, personal finance basics, credit management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Dollar $ense financial literacy education provides participants with "hard " information" definitions, facts, theories and skills related to money management and is offered in the context of long-term asset-building. The series of eight workshops offered monthly creates a positive learning environment where participants also understand the behavioral elements that affect their financial decision making. Designed for use by non-profits and financial institutions engaged in Individual Development Account (IDA) programs. Adaptable to other asset building programs.

Title:

Building Self-Sufficient Families: Moving Ahead Through the Maze of Change

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, investing, taxes, personal finance basics
[Section 6: Stretching Money offers seven workshops devoted solely to financial literacy topics]

Language(s):

English

30-lesson guides addressing basic job skills, money management, and family/work management skills related to family health and nutrition, personal stress and time control, and child development/parenting. Can be used stand-alone or in a series for welfare-to-work, youth job skills and lay-off management audiences. Includes laws specific to the state of Texas; excellent facilitator materials but non-professional trainers may require training prior to using.

Title:

Success and the Single Parent: The Money Crunch

Descriptors:

Budgeting

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Success and the Single Parent: The Money Crunch is one of five lessons developed to help single parents learn strategies of coping with single parenthood. Lesson topics include setting goals, evaluating finances, balancing expenses, developing a plan and hints to cutting costs. Included in the lesson are worksheets and activities.

Title:

Choosing and Using Credit Cards

Descriptors:

Credit management, budgeting, consumer issues

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Discusses credit card terms and federal consumer protections. Explains various balance computation methods.

Title:

Taking the Scare Out of Auto Repair

Descriptors:

Automobile, budgeting, risk management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Offers tips to help consumers choose a repair shop and technician; explains repair charges and industry terms, and how to trouble-shoot repair problems.

Title:

Savings and Budget Workplan

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, credit management

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

Knowing and Understanding Your Credit

Credit management, budgeting, working with financial institutions and professionals, home ownership, consumer issues, saving, investing

Language(s):

English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese

Abstract:

Developed in collaboration with The National Endowment for Financial Education—this guide helps consumers understand what credit is, learn how to establish good credit, repair credit problems, and learn how to take control of their credit as the first step in the home-buying process.

Title:

Managing Resources: Rent-to-Own Shopping

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management

Language(s):

English, Spanish

Abstract:

Questions are listed to help consumers think of the cost and benefit of using rent-to-own stores. Some reasons why rent-to-own purchases may not be a wise use of money are also included.

Title:

Into the Shark Tank: Surviving the Loan Closing Process

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, homeownership, personal finance basics

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

The teaching guide and video vignettes discuss the loan closing process for consumer loans. Suggestions are provided for ways borrowers can leave a loan closing and feel confident about the process.

Title:

My Monthly Spending Plan: A Guide to Help You Manage Money

Descriptors:

Budgeting

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This combination pamphlet and calendar worksheet provides simple instructions on how to plan spending. The postable calendar format facilitates recording income and spending for those who have never made and followed a budget.

Title:

Developing a Spending Plan

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, credit management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

A spending plan can help families spend hard-earned dollars more effectively, live within income, reduce the need for consumer credit, save for things wanted, and develop skills in financial management. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for developing a spending plan and a worksheet for tracking monthly spending.

Title:

Managing a Seasonal Income for Family Living Expenses

Descriptors:

Budgeting, record keeping

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Families experiencing difficulties managing seasonal or irregular income will benefit from the straightforward explanations provided in this guide. Learn how to plan for irregular income, record non-monthly family living expenses, develop a spending plan, keep track of all living expenses, and balance your income and expenses.

Title:

Schedule of Non-Monthly Family Living Expenses

Descriptors:

Budgeting

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This form records non-monthly payments (property taxes, car and life insurance premiums, car licensure, vacations, holiday gifts, etc.) throughout the year and helps you calculate the monthly amount to set aside for these expenses. At a glance you can see when bills are due and plan for them.

Title:

Selecting a Credit Card

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, consumer issues

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This guide helps consumers understand credit card offers they receive in the mail or over the telephone. Annual Percentage Rate (APR), grace period, finance charges and fees are clearly explained to assist the consumer in finding credit card terms best suited for their spending and repayment habits.

Title:

Using a Check Register to Track Your Expenses

Descriptors:

Budgeting, record keeping

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This guide describes a handy management tool (Check Register EB50) that tracks exactly how much you spend or have left to spend in certain living expense categories, such as food, housing and personal care. This tracking method helps evaluate spending habits for better financial planning.

Title:

Check Register Tracking System: EB 50

Descriptors:

Budgeting, record keeping

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This special check register booklet fits in a checkbook holder and assists with budgeting. Use in conjunction with MT8703HR, "Using a Check Register to Track Your Expenses."

Title:

Rent-to-Own Contracts

Descriptors:

Budgeting, consumer issues

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

No down payment or credit check and low weekly payments make rent-to-own stores very popular. This guide explains how these payments add up and the consequences of missing payments. A checklist of questions helps you comparison shop for a rent-to-own contract.

Title:

Money Mechanics

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, investing, risk management, taxes, homeownership, automobile, record keeping, insurance

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Series of 12 easy-to-read fact sheets that help individuals analyze their credit habits, set up a record-keeping system, develop a spending plan, figure their house-buying power, calculate their net worth, learn about insurance, develop a plan for saving and investing, and much more.

Title:

The Spending Game

Descriptors:

Budgeting

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Managing money means making choices. There is never enough money for all the things we'd like. This game will help participants decide what's most important to them. Discussion questions challenge participants to consider how their values, goals, and past experiences affect their spending choices.

Title:

Money and Assets: A Guide to Financial and Economic Empowerment

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, investing, risk management, working with financial institutions and profesionals, taxes, homeownership, entrepreneur, personal finance basics

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This guide is used by groups interested in learning more about economic self-sufficiency and financial planning. It is based on the economic component of theWomen's Self-Employment Project's Individual Development Account (IDA) program.

Title:

Ten Ways to Reduce Debt

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, personal finance basics

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

A teaching guide with basic information on using credit, especially credit cards, wisely. A script is suggested for major credit topics to be covered.Overhead transparencies supporting this program may be downloaded at no cost from the Penn State Cooperative Extension Web site, under Credit Teaching Guide; http://AgExtEd.cas.psu.edu/FCS/cb/credit.html

Title:

Cutting Credit Costs: Live Within Your Means

Descriptors:

Budgeting, saving, investing, credit management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

A definition of the phrase "live within your means" is provided and includes examples of how changing a simple habit can add up to hundreds of dollars in a year. A list of ways to reduce routine expenses is also included.

Title:

Cutting Credit Costs: Pay Credit Card Bills Early

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

The impact of timing of monthly credit card payments on credit cost is clearly illustrated. An example of what happens to a customer's balance when monthly credit card payments are made early in the billing cycle and when they are made late in the billing cycle. This is an important detail for consumers who do not pay monthly bills in full.

Title:

Cutting Credit Costs: Understand Credit Fees

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This fact sheet provides easy-to-understand explanations of common fees associated with using credit cards.

Title:

Cutting Credit Costs: Know Your Credit Rights

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This fact sheet offers brief explanations of major credit laws.

Title:

Cutting Credit Costs: The Fair Credit Reporting Act and Your Consumer Rights

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, consumer issues

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This two-page fact sheet explains how 1996 amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act promote privacy and ensure the accuracy and fairness of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. Ten consumer rights under the act are also covered.

Title:

Cutting Credit Costs: Understand Grace Periods

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

The term "grace period" is defined and the impact it has on monthly finance charges is explained.

Title:

Taking Charge of Your Finances

Descriptors:

Budgeting, credit management, personal finance basics, record keeping, risk management, saving

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

This curricula is a four-session series focusing on communication about money, goal setting, risk management, credit/debt management, record keeping, and developing a spending and savings plan.

Title:

Making Ends Meet

Descriptors:

Budgeting

Language(s):

English

Abstract:

Making Ends Meet is a 15-minute videotape explaining basic budgeting in a format that brings lightness to this serious topic.

Title:

Managing Debt and Building Wealth

Descriptors:

Budgeting, homeownership, investing, personal finance basics, saving

Language(s):

Video available in English and Spanish; consumer brochure available in English, Spanish, and Chinese; Leader's Guide available in English.

Abstract:

This financial management program consists of a video, a leader's guide, and a consumer brochure for use by community educators and leaders who work with consumers experiencing debt management problems. It was produced in cooperation with the Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Action, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the U. S. Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service.

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English, Spanish

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Personal Financial Choices: Setting a New Course
Chapter 7 Resource Kit

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Budgeting, credit management, debtor education re: bankruptcy, personal finance basics, record keeping, risk management, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English, Spanish

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Debtor education provides people who have filed bankruptcy the opportunity to acquire money management skills that will help them avoid a repeat financial failure in the future. This kit is flexible, so a trustee can adapt it to his/her own client base, location, and resource availability parameters. The kit includes 3 videos: "The Basics of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy," containing basic information on bankruptcy options and the bankruptcy process; "The Basics of Money Management" (with a sample self-study guide), which illustrates key concepts including identifying the difference between wants and needs, setting personal priorities and financial goals, developing a plan to reach those goals, and constructing a budget that will serve as the tool to achieve success; and "Teaching Chapter 7 Legal and Administrative," which helps Chapter 7 Trustees and bankruptcy professionals identify ways to integrate debtor education into their bankruptcy practices.

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Thrifty Parenting

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Budgeting, consumer issues, cutting costs, personal finance basics, record keeping, reducing expenses

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English

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The Thrifty Parenting program is designed for families with young children. It shows ways that parents can cut the expense of raising children, while maintaining health and safety standards. A teaching guide and four sections are included: Getting Started; Food and Health Care; Clothing; and Equipment, Toys, and Entertainment.

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Food & Money Basics: Choices & Decisions. A Beginner's Money Management Module

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Budgeting, consumer issues, investing, nutrition education, personal finance basics, record keeping, saving

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English

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This train-the-trainer curriculum is designed to assist individuals in effectively managing their money while making healthy food choices. It is for beginners who are willing to practice prioritizing choices and making decisions. Four modules target survival lifeskills that include money values, goal setting, budgeting, nutrition, food shopping, and food safety.

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Dollar Works: The ABCs of Economic Literacy

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Banking, budgeting, credit management, decision making, investing, personal finance basics, problem solving, record keeping, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English, Spanish

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This curriculum for agency staff and trained volunteers helps newly employed individuals learn to manage their financial resources. The four parts, which may be tailored independently, cover decision making, money management, paychecks and bank accounts, and credit and debt management. Teaching guidelines, fact sheets, and copy-ready handouts are included.

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Let's Build a Business
A Workbook for Microenterprise Training Classes

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Banking, budgeting, entrepreneur, personal finance basics, record keeping

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English

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This is a training guidebook designed to enable the development of a comprehensive, appropriate business plan for small or self-employment businesses. It is designed especially with low-income and/or start-up entrepreneurs in mind.

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Overcoming Financial Difficulties
An Interactive Guide for Unemployed and Other Financially Distraught Individuals

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Budgeting, credit management, personal finance basics, recovering from financial loss, risk management

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English

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A 20-page interactive program guide aimed at assisting recently unemployed, underemployed, separated, divorced, widowed, and other financially distraught individuals in overcoming financial difficulties due to the loss of income by means of reality-based information, reflection, and response. Guide allows readers to read short passages and respond in writing on the enclosed forms to help shape their financial destiny. Most effective when use of guide is introduced and guided by a counselor, an instructor, or a group leader.

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You & Your Money
Financial Reflections for a Lifetime

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Banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, saving

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English

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An engaging compendium of short articles covering a lifetime of familiar financial issues in a way that enhances the reader's understanding and appreciation of the financial challenges and opportunities they face throughout life. A great book for parents to share with children and adults to share with parents. The approach is easy-going, and even entertaining at times, but the information and insights are based on both investigative research and years of experience in studying the basic issues of personal finance.

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Your Money & Your Life
A Financial Education Curriculum for Limited-Resource Audiences

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Advantages of using mainstream financial institutions, debt management, avoiding money traps (including high-interest loans), job benefits, investing, public benefits (including effect of assets on eligibility for means-tested programs), taxes (including earned income credit, child credit, child care credit)

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English (handouts, but not instructor manual, also in Spanish)

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University of Illinois Extension collaborated with Illinois's Financial Links for Low-Income People coalition to develop this companion to Extension's "All My Money" curriculum to further meet the financial education needs of persons transitioning from welfare to work and other limited resource people. The result of this collaboration is "Your Money & Your Life". The eight lessons cover: 1) Managing Debt, 2) Avoiding Money Traps, 3) Using Financial Institutions, 4) Choosing Insurance, 5) Learning About Job Benefits, 6) Making Money With Money, 7) Taking Advantage of Public Benefits, and 8) Understanding Taxes.

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The ABCs of Personal Finance - Module I
A Consumers Guide For Money Management

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Banking, budgeting, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, saving, taxes

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English, Spanish

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The ABCs of Personal Finance is delivered in two modules. The Financial Fitness Program is designed to give the reader/student the skills necessary to make wise financial decisions. Module I addresses the basic financial and consumer skills needed to prepare for home ownership, and provides the foundation for the more advanced material presented in Module II.

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The ABCs of Personal Finance - Module II
Managing Your Way to Financial Success

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Banking, estate planning, investing, personal finance basics, retirement planning, risk management, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English, Spanish

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The ABCs of Personal Finance is delivered in two modules. Building on the basics of sound money management studied in Module I, Module II introduces three basic concepts and shows the student how to prepare for their financial security. 1) Understanding how money works, 2) Learning about investment strategies, 3) Knowing and applying the principles of financial planning.

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Building Blocks for Financial Success

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Banking, budgeting, credit management, entrepreneur, financing education, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, retirement planning, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English, limited information in Spanish

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WORC's online interactive Building Blocks distance learning curriculum provides training and counseling online. Program participants will be able to enroll, set goals and take basic financial courses online.

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Building a Better Future: A Financial Education Program for English as a Second Language Classes

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Automobile, banking, budgeting, credit management, homeownership, insurance, personal finance basics, record keeping, retirement planning, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English, Spanish

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The "Building a Better Future Financial Education Program" can be used to help newly arrived immigrants understand the financial system in the United States and to feel more comfortable using financial institutions and planning their financial future. The curriculum includes teacher and student manuals in both English and Spanish. The Spanish and ESL versions include six units on the following topics: 1) How to use a financial institution. 2) How to increase my savings and write a budget. 3) How to use credit. 4) How to buy a car. 5) How to buy a house. 6) Introduction to taxes.

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Kids and Money/Money and Your Kids A Newsletter for Kids & Parents

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Budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, investing, record keeping, saving, other: allowances, wants vs needs, goal-setting

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English

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This award winning monthly newsletter is targeted at fifth graders and their parents. Nine issues covering goals, wants and needs, getting money, saving, value for your money, allowances, tracking money, saving money and borrowing. One side of the newsletter is for parents and the other side is for students.

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Saving Ourselves

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Budgeting, credit management, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, risk management, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals, other: communicating about money, setting goals, saving for a tangible asset

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English

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"Saving Ourselves" modules are designed for flexible use, both as a series and to stand alone. Each of the five modules take approximately two hours to present. In series they should be used from two weeks to a month apart to allow time for the participants to work with the materials at home. The materials are best used with groups of 5-20 participants who are saving for an identified asset goal. When using "Saving Ourselves" as a "saving program" curriculum, facilitators should include an orientation session or opportunity that precedes the series for participants to open a dedicated savings account. Much of the material in "Saving Ourselves" is process oriented, that is, it is geared toward moving participants from where they are to where they want to be. Facilitators should add information that is appropriate to their geographic or target population.

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Personal Finance: A simulation of managing financial activities in everyday life

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Automobile, banking, budgeting, credit management, homeownership, insurance, personal finance basics, record keeping, retirement planning, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals, other: job application

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English

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"Personal Finance" is a simulation where participant teams make financial decisions from their first paycheck through their retirement. The goal of this standards-based unit is to make participants "money smart". Participants apply for jobs, compute paychecks, choose benefit packages, buy cars and houses, manage expenses, plan for retirement, and compute net worth.

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Smart Money Management

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Budgeting, credit management, personal finance basics, record keeping, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English

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Developed to help persons with addictive behaviors who have chosen 12-step type programs to facilitate their recovery, the "Smart Money Management" Trainer's Manual and Client Workbook present personal financial management in the context of the twelve steps with sensitivity to the issues faced by those recovering from addiction.

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Make Your Move...A Guide to Home Ownership

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Budgeting, credit management, homeownership, personal finance basics, record keeping, risk management, working with financial institutions and professionals, other: predatory lending

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English

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"Make Your Move" is a comprehensive national, standardized homebuyer's education program that meets HUD and Fannie Mae guidelines. Written at the eight-grade level, the course includes pre- and post-education exams and explains underwriting guidelines and the reasons behind them. This course is designed for both self-study and classroom instruction.

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Hands on Banking / El futuro en tus manos
Money skills you need for life

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Automobile, banking, budgeting, credit management, entrepreneur, homeownership, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, retirement planning, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English, Spanish

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"Hands on Banking"/"El Futuro En Tus Manos" features instruction in English and Spanish for users from 4th grade through adults. Topics include: budgeting, savings and checking accounts, credit, investing, homeownership, and starting a small business. Curriculum for school-age students meets or exceeds national education standards for math, literacy, and economics. The teacher's guide is designed to be used alone or as an adjunct to the online/CD-ROM program. The program includes teacher's guides for the four age groups, tips, tools, and dictionary.

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Making Your Money Work

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Budgeting, investing, personal finance basics, saving

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English, Spanish

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The objective of this curriculum is to help participants become aware of their present money management practices, take control of their finances, and plan for their futures. The primary audience for this curriculum is individuals and families with limited incomes. The program consists of a series of six 90-minute sessions designed to be presented over at least a six-week period. It involves many hands-on activities for classes of 12 to 24 participants. The workbook could be used alone for self-study.

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Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy

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Automobile, banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, retirement planning, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English

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The Four Cornerstones curriculum builds 'financial literacy', i.e. the ability to speak the language of and function well in the culture of the mainstream U.S. financial world. The four cornerstones are: 1. Budgeting to create savings; 2. Debt reductionand asset building; 3. Building a good credit rating; and 4. Consumer protection and financial institutions. 

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Becoming Part of Wealth in America
COMO LLEGAR A SER PARTE DE LA REQUEZA EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS

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Banking, budgeting, consumer issues, credit management, homeownership, insurance, investing, personal finance basics, record keeping, retirement planning, saving, taxes, working with financial institutions and professionals

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English, Spanish

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This curriculum is designed to build 'financial literacy' and the ability to function in the mainstream U.S. financial world. The curriculum is divided into two parts, and is translated into Spanish: Part One: Understanding American financial institutionsthat help families build wealth Part Two: Protecting our wealth from becoming lost or stolen.