Financial Literacy Education

CCEDC provides on-site or virtual presentations for organizations interested in Financial Literacy education.

**These educational services, events and resources are provided throughout Dutchess County at fee-for-service rates. Please utilize the contact information below for more information!**

Topics provided are:

Saving money, budgeting and recordkeeping
Need vs. wants
Checking and debit accounts
Understanding credit reports, credit scores and debt
Financial/ Credit scams

These workshops are provided to groups of 4 or more that consist of: adults (18 and up), family units, and seniors (65 and older)

Benefits:

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Family Budget Education Program will help you take control of your finances by helping you to:

Open Family Communication Channels
Set Family Financial Goals
Organize Financial Records
Develop a Written Budget
Manage Credit and Debt
Pay Bills on Time
Talk to Creditors and Negotiate Repayment Plans
Use Local Community Resources
Save Money Regularly

Adult Workshops:

Your Money, Your Goals is a set of financial empowerment materials for organizations that help people meet their financial goals by increasing their knowledge, skills, and resources. These materials were developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Topics covered in this scheduled series:

Setting Goals
Saving
Tracking Income and Benefits
Paying Bills
Getting Through the Month
Dealing with Debt
Understanding Credit Reports and Scores
Choosing Financial Products and Services
Protecting Your Money

This workshop is usually 4 1-hour sessions long and can be tailored to the needs of your audience and the focus of your program.

These educational services, events and resources are provided throughout Dutchess County at fee-for-service rates. Please utilize the contact information below for more information!

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The Money Smart for Older Adults Program raises awareness among older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent elder financial exploitation and encourages advance planning and informed financial decision-making. Money Smart for Older Adults was developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

Topics covered in one 1-hour session (depending on questions and conversation):

Elder financial exploitation
Identity theft
Ability to manage your finances
Prepare for challenges

This workshop can be tailored to the needs of your audience and the focus of your program.

These educational services, events and resources are provided throughout Dutchess County at fee-for-service rates. Please utilize the contact information below for more information!