Title/Subtitle:

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

Author:

Linda Macris and Tim Flacke

Publication Year:

1998

Reading Level:

High school

Language:

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 programs. Adaptable to other asset building programs.

Media Type:

Workbook, worksheets, computer software

Sponsor:

Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc. (CVCAC)

Interest Group:

Newly employed, young workers, individuals moving from welfare to work, Individual Development Account (IDA) holders

Price:

Facilitator's Guide [200 pp] includes handouts, masters and samples: $100
Participant workbooks [150 pp]: $10-$20 each depending on quantity ordered

Source:

Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc.- Tangible Assets Project, Linda Macris

Source Address:

195 US RT 302-Berlin
Barre, VT 05641

Source Code:

CVCAC

Phone Number:

(802) 479-1053

E-mail:

Lmacris@cvcac.org

Web Address:

www.cvcac.org