Personal Finance
Description
Personal Finance is a national 4-H project. It features curriculum
that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your
County 4-H Office or order online
at National 4-H Service Supply. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Personal Finance.
Personal Finance 1
What you can do in this project: learn money management skills and how to live on a budget.
Grades: 6-8
Resource: 07710, Money FUNdamentals
Personal Finance 2
What you can do in this project: learn about wants and needs, values and goal setting; explore ways to use and save money; learn the benefits and drawbacks of credit; and survey and select financial services.
Grades: 9-12
Resource: 07711, Money Moves
Personal Finance Leader
Resources: 07712, Financial Champions Helper’s Guide
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
Events
Want to learn more about Personal Finance? Try the links below.
Personal Finance Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including Personal Finance. Watch your
county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office
for details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you're in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin 4-H
and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison campus.
The conference offers educational seminars in most areas of 4-H.
Contact your county Extension office for details.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Personal Finance Project.
Just follow these links!
Better Business Bureau
Guidance on what to look for before and after you buy, and what
to do if you have a complaint.
UW-Madison
Steenbock Library Resource Guide: Consumer Science
Guide to links for many consumer-related sites.
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Project Support
For more information on 4-H Personal Finance Project, contact the
following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs