Mission Statement

The Minnesota Family Involvement Council’s (FIC’s)
mission is to enhance the future of the credit union movement
by providing financial awareness solutions.

Dollar Works 2

New Financial Literacy Class

A new financial literacy program is now available through the U of MN Extension, Dollar Works 2.
This program is designed to be taught to all ages throughout families, and is a comprehensive
personal financial education program developed by educators.

The focus is on teaching individuals and families basic economic concepts in an effort to strengthen their skills, better manage personal finances and make sound financial decisions. There are 12 units to this program, which can be taught stand-alone, concurrently or in any order desired.

● Unit 1: Culture and Resources
● Unit 2: Making Decisions about Money
● Unit 3: Making a Spending Plan
● Unit 4: Managing a Spending Plan
● Unit 5: Saving and Investing
● Unit 6: Understanding Pay Statements and Taxes

● Unit 7: Using a Bank Account
● Unit 8: Using Credit Wisely
● Unit 9: Managing Debt
● Unit 10: Managing Risk and Insurance
● Unit 11: Solving Consumer Problems
● Unit 12: Teaching Children about Money

The program is incredibly affordable at $100 for the entire paper version or $75 for the CD-ROM based version. Once you purchase the materials, you have the right to duplicate the materials to hand out at classes.

Go to the U of MN's online Extension store to order Dollar Works 2 and find more information about this program, or call 1-800-876-8636.

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Minnesota Family Involvement Council (MN FIC)
555 Wabasha Street North, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55102

The FIC is a committee of the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation, Inc., St. Paul, MN., a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
For tax purposes, your contribution may be tax-deductible.