Consumer Credit Counseling Service - Education
What is Money
For pre-elementary school age children, this program shows that money is earned
by doing a job and money is spent on wants and needs.
The Life of a Check
For elementary school age children, this program helps students understand what
a check is and the importance of recording checks and deposits.
Your Ticket to Ride
The purpose of this program is to provide high school juniors and seniors with information
about buying and maintaining their first car.
Credit Basics for Students
The purpose of this program is to educate high school and college students about
how to manage money and credit before they get into serious troubles with credit
cards and student loans.
Smart Shopping
High School students will learn how to get the most for their money by comparison
shopping. They will learn how to stretch their money at the grocery store. Students
will learn the steps to take to make smart decisions when buying large, expensive
items such as washers and dryers and furniture.
Building Savings
The emphasis will be on building an emergency savings account first. Certificate
of deposits and money market accounts will be discussed as vehicles for building
savings. Participants will develop an action plan to meet saving goals. Participants
will get ideas to jump start savings and establish a monthly saving plan.
Credit Basis for Students
Students will learn about types of credit, credit reports, establishing credit and
solving credit problems. Students will learn about laws, which protect their consumer
rights when applying for credit and using credit.
Vehicles for Financial Investments
Participants will learn how to set long-term goals. Why retirement savings are a
priority. Understand the benefits of tax-deferred income for IRA's, 401(K) or 403(b).