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The local Cargill Meat Solutions Plant has a workforce of about 500 people – 80% are Hispanic. With some of the United Way money for financial education I would like to contribute at least 12 financial books to the Cargill Plant’s lending library for their staff. I would like 75%...

January 13, 2012

This might be of interest to those who work with clients dealing with foreclosure concerns, including those who work with affected military service members and their families. A few articles about significant developments that have occurred over the last several months: • Wall Street Journal - Banks Face $17 Billion...

May 26, 2011

In the recent edition of the AFCPE newsletter, both the Executive Director and the Board President spoke of the reasons that they stay engaged with AFCPE. Members make choices as well. Share with us the reasons that YOU stay involved and engaged with AFCPE. We’d love to hear them and...

May 05, 2011

1. Have you seen ways in which credit card companies are still marketing to consumers under the age of 21? 2. Is new law that says you have to be 21 years old with the exception of income or "co-cosigner, good or bad? Is it holding young people back from...

January 21, 2011

Some of you who work with clients facing foreclosure may already be familiar with The Foreclosure Survival Guide by Stephen Elias, published by Nolo. For those who have found it to be a useful reference, and those who may know someone with questions about foreclosure, I thought I would point...

November 01, 2010

What effective techniques can you share for teaching kids good money management habits and any research conducted in that area? William H. Dwight October 28, 2010

October 28, 2010

Thought I would share a great article in the latest edition of Psychotherapy Networker that explores the potential of social networks. I found it to be an inspiring piece and it got me to wondering how you other members are using these social technologies in your work as researchers, educators,...

September 27, 2010

What guidelines are accepted for how to save/invest in company-contribution savings programs such as 401Ks when the person changes jobs every 2-5 years? Are strategies different than when you expect to invest in the same 401K (or similar vehicle) over 10-15 years? What do you need to know in terms...

May 13, 2010

When was the last time you focused on the "how" instead of the "what" of your practice? As financial educators and counselors, we often find our practice revolves around providing answers and information to those we serve. After all, bad advice or inaccurate information could mean financial ruin for someone....

February 09, 2010

How many of you have made progress on those New Year's resolutions? And more importantly, how many of your clients or program participants have? What are people doing that results in their making progress toward a resolution or goal? How is that different than what those not making progress are...

February 04, 2010

Unemployment for Americans aged 16 to 19 is at an all time high – 27%. It’s a segment of our workforce that has been hard hit by the recession, yet largely overlooked. Though unemployment among adults is a pressing matter, the long term affects of unemployment among our youth is...

January 26, 2010

Please be aware of a new tool that helps clients find free income tax assistance anywhere in the nation: http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/taxed/vitasites.htm The search tool allows you to narrow your search to a state and the counties and cities within that state. Andrew Zumwalt, M.S. Director of the MoTax Education Initiative University...

January 20, 2010