Family Economics

Money Smart

About Money Smart
Money Smart is a financial education curriculum designed to help adults enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships. The primary target audiences are low and moderate income adults, including those who do not have bank accounts and immigrants; and middle income adults with limited financial savvy.

Evaluation

Money Smart Evaluation Process (PDF|Word)
Money Smart Pre-Workshop Survey (PDF|Word)
Money Smart Post-Workshop Survey (PDF|Word)

A Guide to Presenting the Money Smart Program

Curriculum Materials - each module includes Instructor Guide, PowerPoint Slides, Participant Guide, and Handouts (some modules), and slides in handout format. (File formats below are PDF or PowerPoint.)

Bank on It (Module 1)

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Borrowing Basics (Module 2)

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Check It Out (Module 3)

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Money Matters (Module 4)

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Pay Yourself First (Module 5)

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Keep It Safe (Module 6)

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To Your Credit (Module 7)

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Charge It Right (Module 8)

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Loan to Own (Module 9)

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Your Own Home (Module 10)

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Updated: 29 April, 2008

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