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O'Neill, Barbara; Bristow, Barbara; Brennan, Patricia – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 1999
A study of 248 adults who attended financial workshops to learn to increase savings and decrease credit card debt indicated that many were at the contemplation and preparation stages of behavioral change. Using a stage model helps determine ways to recruit adult learners and focus financial workshops. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Change, Consumer Education, Credit Cards
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O'Neill, Barbara; Bristow, Barbara; Brennan, Patricia Q. – Journal of Extension, 1999
Comparison of 124 participants in MONEY 2000, an extension program of savings education, with 101 who attended other personal finance workshops, revealed differences between the two groups in investing funds wisely, setting financial goals, paying more than the minimum on credit cards, and paying bills on time. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Extension Education, Money Management