Personal Financial Management Instructional
Course for Debtors (Debtor Education)
Approved in the four judicial districts of New York State, this two-hour class satisfies all of the pre-discharge debtor education requirements of the new bankruptcy law. The content of this course covers budgeting development, money management, wise use of credit, and consumer information.
Format: Classroom
Time 2 hrs.
Audience: Bankruptcy filers
Cost: $45 per person
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Financial Survival
An upbeat and informative presentation designed to be an interactive learning experience. The presentation is composed of
five different money management scenarios that most students face today. Participants are encouraged to discuss the best
course of action for responding to each scenario.
Format: classroom
Time 1 hr.
Audience: Youth 15-21
The Dangers of Credit
This presentation is designed to help students learn the right way to handle credit and avoid the many pitfalls that may
arise. It covers how credit affects our lives, the different costs of credit, the common credit traps, and ways to maintain
a good credit record.
Format: any
Time 1 hr.
Audience: Youth 15-21
Protecting Your Personal Information
Covers the topic of identity theft and the ways individuals can manage their personal information to minimize the risk of becoming victims.
Format: classroom
Time 1 hr.
Audience: Adults and Youth 15-21
Pay Yourself First
Pay Yourself First is designed to help students recognize the importance of saving money now. Participants are taught about ways to save
money, how money can grow, and the different types of savings and investment accounts.
Format: classroom
Time 45 min.
Audience: Adults
Check it Out
In this workshop style presentation, students are lead through the process of opening, maintaining, and using a checking account.
A series of hands on activities help students learn how to reconcile their checking account properly.
Format: workshop
Time 1 hr. 15 min.
Audience: Adults and Youth 15-21
Money Smart
Money Smart is a program of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Money Smart Financial
Education Effort assists adults to enhance their money management skills and create positive banking relationships. The program is
appropriate for any adults, or youth ages 15 and older. Money Smart includes these ten instructor-led modules: 1) Introduction to
banking; 2) Introduction to credit; 3) Choosing a checking account; 4) Keeping track of your money; 5) Why you should save; 6) Your
rights as a consumer; 7) How your credit history affects you; 8)How to use credit cards; 9) Home Ownership; and 10) Understanding mortgages.
Format: workshop
Time 45 min.
Audience: Adults
Building a Strong Financial Future
Building a Strong Financial Future is a presentation developed to help individuals manage their money better and reach their financial
goals. Topics include: goal setting, spending plans, cutting expenses, and saving for the future.
Format: workshop
Time 1 hr.
Audience: Adults
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