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The Project Money Team presenting their credit workshop in South San Francisco (Donna, Leon, Wonderful, Patty and Roy)
Over the past few months, the Project Money team has been extremely busy updating its website (www.projectmoney.org) to include information on using credit wisely. They have also designed and presented workshops on the topic of credit for adult learners throughout California.
Leon cheerfully cuts up a credit card
Project Money is supported by a grant from the California State Library and is driven by a dedicated team of adult learners with guidance and assistance by Susan Clark of Common Knowledge, Inc. Last fall the team presented two workshops for adult learners on the topic of using credit, one here at S.F.P.L. and another at South San Francisco Project Read. Next, they took the show on the road to present two workshops at the Southern California Library Literacy Network’s annual literacy conference.
Leon and Wonderful
On the Project Money website, you can now find valuable information about credit cards, including: how credit cards work, how to choose a credit card, the cost of using credit cards, and how to understand the monthly statement. There are also tips on building credit, fixing bad credit, and getting credit reports.
The Tutor Resources page of the Project Money website contains some additional information to assist tutor/learner teams who are working on financial literacy skills. You’ll find a self assessment tool and Project Money learning plan that can help adult learners and their tutors determine what needs to be learned/taught. There are also links to other websites which offer exercises and interactive lessons to reinforce financial skills.
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