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Youth can build credit history through positive use of credit cards
Published on December 13, 2019
Credit cards can aid in building a credit score if you use them wisely.
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Using escape boxes in financial literacy or workforce readiness programs
Published on November 18, 2019
Escape boxes can provide a great review activity at the end of programming.
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Are youth ready for a financial emergency?
Published on October 22, 2019
Help youth start saving now in preparing for an emergency they may encounter.
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Smart students add good credit scores to their school agenda
Published on October 8, 2019
While still in high school or college, students should not forget the importance of building a positive credit report.
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It’s almost FAFSA time – are you ready?
Published on September 17, 2019
If you need help paying for college, technical or career school, check out the options you may be eligible for from the federal government.
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Jumpstart’s Reality Check gives youth insight into what it costs to support an adult lifestyle
Published on September 17, 2019
What income will you need to support your perfect lifestyle?
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Teach youth about credit cards through hands-on scavenger hunt
Published on September 4, 2019
Youth can learn key words in credit card applications and participate in a fun activity to read the fine print.
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Financial management: Protect your reputation as a 4-H volunteer
Published on August 9, 2019
Michigan 4-H financial management procedures are designed to protect the reputation of 4-H volunteers against allegations of misuse of funds.
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Learn about money management with the 4-H Money Management Snapshot
Published on July 22, 2019
The 4-H Money Management Snapshot provides curricula, resources and activities for youth to learn and start thinking about money habits and financial skills.
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More to explore: 4-H Exploration Days celebrates 50 years of changing lives
Published on July 19, 2019
One of the largest multi-day 4-H youth events in the country, the 2019 event marked a historic milestone as 4-H Exploration Days celebrated its 50th year. Over the years, the program has been attended by a collective 150,000 participants.
