REAL Sources is informational resources designed to improve consumer financial knowledge with the goal of empowering individuals to make good choices that affect their personal financial circumstances. Below are examples of REAL Sources grouped by specific activities.
| EDUCATION CURRICULUM: |
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National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)-High School financial planning program |
| | Biz Kid($)-nationally syndicated credit union funded youth program on financial education |
| | Junior Achievement Volunteers-hands on youth financial literacy programs Credit Union Branches in Schools |
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Credit Union Branches in Schools |
| | Children’s Financial Literacy Events (Gymboree and/or SIM City/real world style classes) |
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| CONSUMER INFORAMTION: |
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GettingAhead Association Resources Center Web Site |
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Free Credit Reports |
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Findacredituion.org- for locating financial institutions |
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Googleplex-financial education web portal for youth |
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Home & Family Finance Radio-weekly on-air financial program focused on families |
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| CONSUMER FINANCE SEMINARS: |
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Financial Literacy Event (Fiscal Fitness) |
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Credit Repair Assistance |
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First Time Home Buying |
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How to Balance a Checkbook |
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Identity Theft Prevention/Recovery |
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Tax Preparation Service |
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Tips for Buying a Car |
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Understanding Credit Reports |
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| AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL COUNSELING: |
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One-on-one Counseling to Members-from savings plans, debt reduction strategies, smart financial choices |
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Low wealth Investment Help-investment guidance for those of modest/moderate means |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS: |
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Educational Scholarship Programs |
