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Resource Management |
WELCOME TO:Resource Management is a process used by individuals and families to achieve goals.
Resources are whatever is available to be used at any given point in time or situation. Information, time, money, energy, and skills are the resources most often used. These resources help individuals and families shape their values and attitudes, as they strive to reach their goals.
Goals are realized by decision making and problem solving. Essentially, as individuals and families identify their needs and wants through the resource management process, they will realize the full extent of the goals they pursue through planning, implementing and evaluating. Individuals, families and youth will acquire knowledge and develop skills that will enhance their ability to function effectively in the marketplace.
Consumer protection is the process of protecting the interest of consumers through policies.
LifeSmarts the ultimate consumer challenge is an educational opportunity that develops the consumer and marketplace knowledge and skills of teenagers.
Objective: To provide an educational opportunity that develops the consumer and marketplace knowledge and skills of teenagers in a fun way and rewards them for this knowledge.
A statewide partnership to promote personal finance and investment education for Alabama citizens between 50 to 65 years-of-age.
The Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
Objective: To educate Federal benefit recipients through a financial literacy program about the advantages of having their money sent to their banks via Direct Deposit.
Objective: To educate Seniors about the number one consumer problem in America- fraud. Postal Inspector Link.
Financial Security in Later Life
Objective: To promote self-sufficiency leading to economic security for all consumers and families. Consumer Link
America Saves---Consumer Federation of America
Objective: To educate individuals and families about the importance of saving money, and reducing debt. America Saves is a national campaign that encourages all Americans to build wealth, not debt
Your Future Paycheck-What Women Need to Know
Provides basic information that women need to know about money and planning for their future. WISER (Women's Institute For A Secure Retirement)
Investing for Success--Investment Company Institute
Investing for Success is a partnership of the National Urban League, the Coalition of Black Investors-Investment Education Fund and the Investment Company Institute Education Foundation that is designed to address an "investment knowledge gap" between African Americans and the U.S. population at large.
Legal Checkup Seminar-Are You Legally Healthy
A confidential workbook and a seminar conducted by a local Legal Services Network (LSN) attorney in cooperation with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The workbook includes a legal health assessment, questions, and explanations. AARP Legal Services Network
Alabama Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Finance
Alabama Jump$tart Coalition seeks to increase financial literacy for all youth in grades K-12 by collaborating with other organizations in Alabama to promote financial literacy. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is a partnering organization.
Youth Financial Literacy in Alabama
Alabama Council on Economic Education
NEfE High School Financial Planning Program
Financial Literacy Day at the 2007 Summer Conference
for Business and Marketing Education Teachers
10 Tips to Avoid Investment Fraud
Credit Protection: Watch Carefully
Federal Benefit Security Cardholders in Alabama Must Make Changes by July10
Financial Literacy for Youth Month
Helpful Strategies for Family Financial Planning
IRS to Launch EITC Pilot Program
Money Management Mistakes by Young Adults
New Financial Literacy Commission to Help Consumers
New Trends with Credit and Credit Reports
Planning for Retirement in Hopes of a Secure Future
Specialist Receives Grants to Promote Personal Finance Education
Spending Wisely for the Holidays
The Pros and Cons of ATM Banking
UNP 37 Fraud & the Internet: Online Shopping
UNP 38 Encouraging Seniors to Say No to Telemarketing Fraud
UNP-39 - Fraud & Scams Cost Money
UNP 40 Get to Know Your Basic Consumer Rights
UNP-41 - Rip-offs and Fraud Cost Money
UNP-42 - Senior Money Management Problems: Implications for Caregivers
UNP-43 - Stress Busters: 14 Timely Tips for Stress Management
UNP-44-a Information Guide: Credit [English translation of a Spanish publication with Juana I. Macías, Multi-County Agent]
UNP-46-a Information Guide: Banking Services [English translation of a Spanish publication with Juana I. Macías, Multi-County Agent]
UNP-53 - Daily Money Management Guide for Caregivers
UNP-74 - Money Management Calendar
Family Financial Management--Links to State Agencies, Government Agencies, and Other Agencies.
Consumer Education--Links to State Agencies, Government Agencies, and Other Agencies.
News Articles--Link to Alabama Cooperative Extension System's database of News Articles.
Children & Money--Links to agencies.
The Ten Leading Consumer Complaints
