Finance basics

Publication date: Feb. 21, 2012

SamplesDownload these sample files to preview excerpts from the curriculum.Making Money Count Curriculum Sample (PDF)Making Money Count Presentation Sample (PPT)Carole BozworthFamily Financial Education SpecialistSuzanne GellmanFamily Financial ...

Publication date: June 23, 2009

Consumers use credit widely throughout the United States. Many people don't even give much thought as to whether they should use it. The buy-now, pay-later philosophy has become a way of life, and, for many people, has resulted in serious ...

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2008

Learning how to spend less but still live well takes skill, determination and know-how — but it can be done! Before you buy, ask yourself, "Is there another way to get what we need or want? Can we recycle? Share someone else's? Make rather than ...

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2001

Money, frequently cited as the biggest source of stress in family life, is often an even more challenging matter for members of stepfamilies. About 50 percent of Americans will live in a stepfamily at some point in their lives, making money ...

Publication date: Sept. 1, 1995

Everyone has goals, although we may not think about them. Goals are the things we want, things we try to achieve.Financial goals Short termMeeting your basic living expenses, such as monthly rent and food. Medium termThings you want to buy in the ...