Personal Finance
Money 2000 Plus is the name of the overall financial management educational effort that assists individuals in taking control of their finances, reduce debt and increase savings. This area is a major component of New Castle County Extension’s programming. The goal of this effort is to encourage participants in increasing their savings by $2000 by the year 2000. This can be accomplished both by reducing debt or putting money in a savings account. To support this challenge several programs are in place:
“Lunch & Learn” and Workshops | Financial Management Education Training
High School Financial Planning | My Money, Myself | Life in the State of Poverty
Financial Management Publications | Finance-Related Websites
Money 2000 Plus Lunch & Learn or Workshop series
This educational series is designed for those who are trying to learn how to develop a spending plan, determine ways to reduce debt and increase savings. Participants will be given exercises and a workbook that will take them through the steps. Power Pay, a computer credit reduction program will also be offered. An extended program also includes making sound insurance, investment and estate planning decisions. To make arrangements to have this program at your place of employment email Maria Pippidis or call 302-831-COOP.
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Financial Management Education Training Programs
This series is designed for those who work with others professionally or as a volunteer. The program provides the background needed help others better manage their money, reduce debt, solve credit problems and increase savings.
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High School Financial Planning Program
Curriculum, training and support is made available to teachers and other working with teens who need the resources necessary to teach youth about budgeting, credit management, first time employment, saving, investing, and financial planning.
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My Money, Myself
This curriculum is made available to those working with 8 to 12 year olds. It introduces kids to the basic consumer and financial concepts that will assist them in learning sound financial management and consumer practices. This curriculum is available to 4-H leaders and other youth serving organizations.
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Life in the State of Poverty: Welfare Simulations
This three hour program offers participants the opportunity to live a month in the life of individuals and their families who live in poverty. The simulation experience provides participants with some of the trials of juggling different needs and responsibilities such as accessing the welfare system, using food stamps and balancing work and family issues.
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Finance-related Websites
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