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Dollar Works

Title:

Dollar Works: The ABCs of Economic Literacy

Author:

Stumme, Heins, Anderson-Porisch, Lovett, Petersen, Bauer

Publication Year:

2001

Reading Level:

Grade 8 or lower

Language:

English, Spanish

Abstract:

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.

Media Type:

Curriculum notebook, Web site - for updates

Sponsor:

Family Social Science Department, University of Minnesota College of Human Ecology & Extension Service

Interest Group:

Newly employed, welfare to work

Price:

$115.00 plus shipping. Spanish handouts $20.00 plus shipping, available as a printed set or on CD-ROM.

Source Organization:

University of Minnesota Extension Service

Source Contact:

Jean W. Bauer

Source Address:

275 McNeal Hall
1985 Buford Avenue

Source City:

St. Paul

Source State:

MN

Source Zip:

55108-6140

Source Code:

UMES

Phone Number:

800.876.8636 or 612.624.4900

E-mail:

jbauer@umn.edu

Web Address:

www.extension.umn.edu/dollarworks/