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San Diego, CA - “Three financial education videos and an allowance software program that is
designed to help children learn about finances through their allowances are
recommended as worthwhile for parents to
consider as holiday gifts says the award winning, nonprofit Institute of
Consumer Financial Education (ICFE), which is based in San Diego, CA.
All of the recommended items may be seen at
www.icfe.info/money-bookstore.
VIDEOS
"Learning To Save" (Children's video for ages four to nine, $19.95 + $3
p&h). This is a lighthearted approach to teaching children the
admirable concepts of saving and sharing in addition to spending. With songs
and chatter, little viewers are taught and inspired in a classroom of
students eager to learn about money. It is approximately 30 minutes and
comes with an activity guide of projects for kids and discussion
guidelines.
"Piggy Banks To Money Markets" (Children's video for ages five to 12,
$19.95 + $2 p&h).
Its a "Kids Video Guide To Dollars and Sense. " Covers all aspects of money,
from where it all started to how it moves thorough society. Children
will enjoy watching other youngsters run their own businesses.
The new music is coupled with fun graphics. Video is about 30 minutes and
comes with an activity guide. The classroom edition comes with a teachers
guide and 50 student activity guides. It is $39.95 +$3 p&h.
NEW:
"A High Price To Pay" (Children's video for ages five to 12,
$19.95 + $2 p&h). This new video from Joy Berry's Human Race Club
series, is a wonderfully
animated story about EARNING MONEY. The video shows youngsters how they can
find satisfaction in the choices they make about money. It also encourages
them to respect the choices of others. It is approximately 30 minutes long.
SOFTWARE
"Family Bank" (PC based software for parents to use with children - $39.95 -
download)
Family Bank was specifically designed for children to learn how to keep
track of their allowances, spending and savings with the click of a mouse.
Family Bank software is an easy-to use tool to help parents better prepare
their children to responsibly deal with their allowances and other earned
income. The program establishes a 'virtual bank' on the family's home
computer. Family Bank is designed to be used by children ages 6 through 16
and is considered very user friendly. The interactive software also features
financial literacy activities.
Parental Help: "18 Ways To Teach Your Children or Grandchildren the Value of
Money". Send $1 and a self-addressed, 60 cent, stamped envelope (SASE) to:
ICFE 18 Tips $$ for Kids. PO Box 34070 San Diego, CA 92163-4070. OR go to:
http:// www.icfe.info.
Ordering Information ICFE Money Bookstore:
PO Box 34070, San Diego, CA 92163.
Order on-line using a VISA or MasterCard at:
http://www.icfe.info. OR
1-619-239-1401.
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About the ICFE:
About the
ICFE:
The Institute of Consumer Financial Education (ICFE), founded in 1982 by the
late Loren Dunton (creator of the “certified financial planner” (CFP)
designation) and it is dedicated to helping consumers of all ages to improve
their spending, increase savings and use credit more wisely. The ICFE trains and
certifies Personal Finance Instructors for its own curriculum. It also trains
and certifies Credit Report Reviewers and Identity Theft Prevention Specialists.
The ICFE is an award winning, nonprofit, consumer education organization that
has helped millions of people through its education programs and resources. It
publishes the Do-It-Yourself Credit File correction Guide, now in its 16th
printing and has distributed over one million “Credit/Debit Card Warning Labels”
and “Credit/Debit Card Sleeves” world wide.
The ICFE became an official partner with the Department of Defense/Financial
Readiness Campaign in June of 2004.
The ICFE is also a partner in the national Jump$tart Coalition for Financial
Literacy and the California Jump$tart chapter. The ICFE staff is also active
with San Diego Saves, an offshoot of America Saves, and the California Student
Debt Resource Awareness Project (CASDRAP) (studentdebthelp.org).
The ICFE’s on-line help for consumers who spend too much was featured in PARADE
Magazine in the Intelligence Report section. The money helps and tips are from
“The Money Instruction Book,” a course in personal finance, positioned to become
among the premier programs in the new bankruptcy and debtor education
initiatives.
The ICFE Web site at:
http://www.icfe.info helps consumers with mending spending, learning about
the proper use of credit, budget and expense guidelines, how to set up and
implement a spending-plan and also how to access financial education courses and
videos and how to teach children about money. Other ICFE services include a free
eNewsletter, and an online resource center of financial education learning
tools, including videos, books, software and personal finance courses.
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