Title/Subtitle:

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

Author:

Alejandra Okie-Holt and Cassandra Marshall

Publication Year:

2002

Reading Level:

Grade 8 or lower

Language:

English, Spanish

Abstract:

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. 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.

Media Type:

Curriculum, Student's Edition

Sponsor:

National Endowment for Financial Education® and Latino Community Credit Union

Interest Group:

Immigrants, newly employed, Other English as Second Language

Price:

$5.00 for shipping for one full set

Source:

Latino Community Credit Union

Source Contact:

Liliana, Kristen, Erika

Source Address:

201 West Main Street
Durham, NC 27701

Source Code:

LCCU

Phone Number:

919.688.9270

E-mail:

info@cooperativalatina.org

Web Address:

www.cooperativalatina.org