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.
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 - is dedicated to helping consumers
of all ages to improve their spending, increase savings and use credit
more wisely. The years between 1984 and 2000, the ICFE was also known as
the National Center for Financial Education (NCFE).
The ICFE is a nonprofit consumer education organization that has helped millions of people through its education programs and resources. Over
one million “Credit
/ Debit Card Warning
Labels” and “Credit
/ Debit Card Sleeves” are in circulation world wide.
The ICFE’s on-line help for consumers who spend too much
was featured in PARADE Magazine (June 9th, 2002) in the Intelligence
Report section. The money helps and tips are from the “Money
Instruction Book,” a course in personal finance, which was completely
revised and updated in 2002 and is positioned to become among the premier
programs in the new bankruptcy and debtor education initiatives.
The ICFE’s “Do-It-Yourself Credit File Correction
Guide,” now in its Twelfth Printing, is in use by thousands of consumer credit and debt
counselors in addition to tens of thousands of consumers. It received a
“buy” rating in July, August and November from nationally syndicated
financial columnist, Humberto Cruz in his column, “The Savings Game".
BottomLine Personal newsletter gave the Guide a “Send For” rating in
September 2001. The ICFE and our do-it-yourself approach to credit file
correction was featured on NBC Nightly News on 04-30-02. The Spanish
edition of the Guide premiered in January 2002. Syndicated columnist,
Robert Heady also gave the ICFE Guide a “buy” rating.
The ICFE Web site at: www.icfe.info helps consumers with
mending spending, learn about the
proper use of credit, budget and expense guidelines, how to set up and implement a
spending-plan and also access financial education courses and videos and how to
teach children about money. Other ICFE services include a
free eNewsletter, and an
on-line resource center of financial education
learning tools, including videos, books and personal finance courses.
Consumers may learn more on the Internet about the "Do-It-Yourself
Credit File Correction Guide" here, or fill out our request
form, indicating your areas of interest.
For more information contact Paul Richard, RFC ICFE Executive Director at 619-239-1401.
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