Financial well-being is the ultimate goal of financial empowerment
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Financial well-being is financial security plus financial freedom of choice, in the present and future.
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Financially empowered acts are steps towards financial well-being.
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Our financially empowered acts come with clear instructions, so you can get started right away.
Get Started!
Choose an act below and click “start.” After completing an Act, click “reflect” to let us know how it went. We review acts, then we issue badges for single acts and certificates for a sequence of badges.
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Don't feel like reflecting? Research shows that potent learning is rooted from reflecting back on one's experiences. The better grasp you have of an Act, the more effective you are to pass on the knowledge. Also, deeper learning is not the only reward for writing your reflections. ABC also utilizes your reflections to improve systems and show outcomes. By doing reflections, not only are you enhancing your learning, but you're also contributing to the improvement of the whole learning environment. How neat is that?
Financial First Responder Certificate Training
Learn how to respond to and aid those in financial stress (e.g., get assistance from professionals if needed). Receive ABC's Financial First Responder Certificate upon completion of the two hour online course and three hours of practice.
Hours
Cost
CEUs
3-5
Free
Available ($)
Assess a Person’s Financial Wellbeing and Capability
To get started going places, it helps to know where we are right now. Use quick, quality tools to get a sense of financial wellbeing and financial wellbeing, and then learn how to interpret the answers. Great for measuring progress and starting financial conversations.
Hours
Cost
CEUs
0.5
Free
N/A
Check Credit Report
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The first step towards building up a credit score and maximizing your chances of success is to check credit reports. It also prevents identity theft and false information, which lowers your credit score. Potential employers, landlords, and lenders all use credit scores as part of their selection process.
Hours
Cost
CEUs
1
Free
N/A
Learn About Finances: Complete the FDIC Money Smart Training
The FDIC's Money Smart financial education program can help people of all ages enhance their financial skills. Now the program is available as a series of games you play to earn coins and certificates. They make learning about finances, dare we say... fun?
Hours
Cost
CEUs
15
Free
N/A
Choose a Financial Tool and Use It
From the wheel to a wheelbarrow, the right tools can really help you get the job done well. Finances are no different: they are so much easier to manage with the right tool... in this case is step by step instructions. The CFPB provides many of the tools needed to understand and manage finances... for free!
Hours
Cost
CEUs
0.5-10
Free
N/A
Pledge to Save
Studies show that people who make a pledge to save are more likely to save twice as much! America Saves provides that pledge, plus inspiring stories of your fellow savers’ success to keep you company, motivating you on your path towards financial empowerment! Stories are conveniently delivered via email and text.
Hours
Cost
CEUs
0.5
Free
N/A