Help Wanted Interactive » Family Finances

Help Wanted Educators’ Curriculum

mike — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:22:42 +0000

This episode-by-episode ‘Help Wanted’ curriculum for educators was developed by Employment Works! at the Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene Counties for the Personalized Recovery of Oriented Services (PROS) in Greene County.

Financial Education Tools for Teachers

mike — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:17:24 +0000

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) includes a ‘train-the-trainer’ program, available in English and Spanish, designed for those interested in teaching financial education to others. The Jump$tart Coalition can help educators with curriculum enrichment to ensure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience. The National Endowment for Financial Education also offers practical resources and materials created with educators and facilitators in mind, and the Council for Economic Education offers lesson plans, online teacher training and more resources that can assist in K-12 financial education.

Free Financial Literacy Programs

mike — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:07:40 +0000

Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) makes bankruptcy professionals available to everyone, from students and parents to educators and media. CARE is also leading the Greater Rochester Area Financial Literacy Initiative, which offers valuable information on budgeting, saving, the true cost of credit and other critical personal finance issues.

Personal Financial Management for Debtors

mike — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:57:12 +0000

The Credit Education Bureau of Rochester offers courses on personal financial management for debtors, financial survival, building a strong financial future and other courses related to financial planning.

Public Library Resources

mike — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:16:38 +0000

New York’s public library systems and public libraries offer job information, resources, and referrals for New Yorkers and people looking to work in New York State, as well as help with job training, consumer protection and family finance resources. Click here to find employment/job information links from a map of public libraries in New York State.

Legal Assistance for Families

mike — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:58:59 +0000

Learn more about your rights in the areas of public benefits, supplemental nutrition assistance/food stamps, health benefits and child support. Search for help in public benefits, family law, divorce, child custody and domestic violence. To find legal assistance available in your area, visit LawHelp.org/NY and click on ‘Family and Juvenile,’ ‘Health’ or ‘Public Benefits.’ En Espanol: ayudalegalny.org y clik ‘Familia y Menores,’ ‘Salud,’ ‘Beneficios Publicos.’

Syracuse.com – Help During Hard Times

Admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:35:56 +0000

Help During Hard Times
Expert Advice on Finding a Job, Managing Money, and Building a Career in CNY

Internet Access at Your Public Library

mike — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:49:40 +0000

Online resources are not particularly helpful unless you have relatively consistent access to a computer with an Internet connection. If you do not have suitable Internet access, your local public library can help. Find your local public library within the New York State public library system and begin making use of this valuable, free resource today.

Tax Credits for Working Individuals, Families and Seniors

mike — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:11:11 +0000

CA$H is a Capital Region coalition, which the United Way oversees, that can offer you tax assistance and tools for long-term financial stability. There are CA$H chapters based in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Schoharie and Saratoga Springs. Find your local chapter to see upcoming workshops and events.

Consumer Credit Counseling

mike — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:07:50 +0000

Are you at or near the limits on your lines of credit? Do you usually only pay the minimum on your credit cards? Are you thinking of borrowing money to pay your debts? Are creditors calling you regarding late payments? Does your financial situation weigh on your mind? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, credit counseling may be for you. Since 1972, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York (which also offers branches in other parts of the state, including an Albany branch and others) has been helping people just like you. Take control of your money and get on the right track to financial stability.