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St. Pierre, Eileen; Shreffler, Karina – Journal of Extension, 2013
The research reported here assessed the financial literacy of older adults living in rural communities, current use of and attitudes towards debt, and debt pressures. Those surveyed exhibit low credit card usage and responsible payment practices. Most never use credit to pay medical expenses. Respondents display a financial literacy level similar…
Descriptors: Money Management, Credit (Finance), Older Adults, Extension Education
At Home with Consumers, 1987
The four articles in this journal issue examine the pros and cons of the proposition that credit card rates are too high. In "How Congress and Consumers Will Crack the Credit Card Market," Congressman Charles E. Schumer argues that banks can get away with their excessive rates because of consumer misinformation and the unfair competitive edge held…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Credit Cards, Credit (Finance)
Brockway, Jerry – 1972
The manual, intended for use by adults and not in the high school classroom situation, presents material directed toward assisting in the reduction of credit card crime. This teaching guide is organized in three sections which deal with the nature of and major reasons for credit card fraud, the types of hot card runners, and methods of reducing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Course Content, Credit Cards, Credit (Finance)
American Financial Services Association, Washington, DC. Consumer Credit Education Foundation. – 1991
Designed for first-time borrowers, this pamphlet describes the basics of credit as a part of personal financial planning. Following a self-quiz (with answers) that tests the reader's knowledge of credit, the pamphlet provides guidelines for responsible credit use and outlines steps to take if debt problems occur. Topics covered include the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Credit Cards
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Washington, DC. – 2002
This module on managing a credit card is one of ten in the Money Smart curriculum, and includes an instructor guide and a take-home guide. It was developed to help adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships. It is designed to enable participants to describe the costs and benefits of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Banking, Basic Business Education, Behavioral Objectives
Clark, Barbara; And Others – 1978
This student manual contains materials to be used in a workshop designed to train members of action organizations (consumer, community, educational) in techniques such as role playing, modeling, and developing strong communication skills for assertively securing legal consumer rights in the areas of credits and warranties and to prepare the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Assertiveness, Banking, Consumer Education
Rodriguez, Anthony M. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
In my experiences, students with Developmental Disability (DD) are routinely excluded from Algebra and other high-level mathematics courses. People with DD do not have the opportunity to learn Algebra, which may support the understanding and provide purpose for learning money and budgeting skills that, perhaps, could help them avoid financial…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Mathematics Education, Clubs, Student Participation
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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
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1997
This text teaches students about money management and is designed to help the student as he or she tries to live within limits and decide important financial questions. Students are instructed about: getting control of your money; tracking your spending; figuring your income and expenses; making your spending plan balance; making money decisions;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Banking, Budgeting, Consumer Education
Santa Ana Coll., CA. School of Continuing Education. – 2000
This lesson plan is intended to teach students about the new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) law which provides "credit" or "refund" to low income families. The lesson can fit into any of five specific basal texts. Students should work in cooperative groups, with each group member having a specific responsibility (e.g., leader,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Federal Legislation, Immigrants, Lesson Plans
Clark, Barbara; Veraska, Wanda – 1978
This administrative model contains materials to be used in setting up a workshop designed to train members of action organizations (consumer, community, educational) in techniques such as role playing, modeling, and developing strong communications skills for assertively securing legal consumer rights in the areas of credits and warranties, and to…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Adult Education, Assertiveness, Banking
Fullner, Wanda – 1992
This booklet, which is intended to acquaint midlife and older women with the basic principles of personal money management, presents action steps, tips, and sample forms for planning and organizing personal finances. The booklet is organized into 10 sections that deal with the following aspects of personal money management: determining financial…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Banking, Consumer Education, Credit (Finance)
Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC. – 1992
This handbook for consumers begins with information on its use, content, and other sources of help. The handbook is then divided into two sections. Part I, How to Be a Smart Consumer, lists tips on getting the most for your money, handling your own complaint, and writing a complaint letter. It provides information on the following consumer issues:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC. – 1990
This document consists of a handbook for consumers and a teacher's guide to the handbook. The first part of the handbook gives advice on how to be a smart consumer and includes information on how to get the most for the money, handle a complaint, write a complaint letter, use the handbook, select child care, protect personal property, choose a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
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