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(MoneyNewsWire.Net, July 29, 2015 ) Findlay,OH -- Hancock Saves has completed a round of it's successful 7th Grade Financial Education Series. Curriculum is taken from the Ohio 4-H program and other research-based sources. Each series consists of five sessions of 40-45 minutes each and the schedule is flexible.
The program is taught by Jenny Schaub & Cassie Turner from The Ohio State University Extension Hancock County, as well as financial and education professionals who volunteer for Hancock County Saves.
Topics covered in each Financial Education Series:
Day One:
o Surprise gift
o My beliefs about money
o Money value survey
o Your money personality
Day Two:
o What's the difference between a want and a need?
o My shopping habits quiz
o Shop savvy and save
o Saving pocket change
Day Three:
o Setting SMART goals
o Money in . . . . . money out (developing a simple budget)
o How education affects your earning power throughout your life
Day Four:
o Using your time, talent, & treasure (presentation on service learning and youth philanthropy)
Day Five:
o Savings and checking accounts - activities with a personal banker from Fifth/Third bank
o Students get their own checkbook and learn how to write a check
Quote from Wayne Peck President of Hancock Saves Board of Trustees:
"Our in-school programs are all about preparing children for life. Many people spend years making financial mistakes before they finally get it right. If we can teach financial literacy skills at an early age tomorrow's adults will be better able to care for themselves and their families."
About Hancock Saves
Hancock County Saves offers multiple financial literacy programs. Throughout Hancock County, their innovative programs help children and young adults become financially responsible by teaching them the tools and strategies they need to be savvy consumers.
The purpose of Hancock County Saves is to promote and increase saving and debt reduction to produce financial stability among individuals and families in Hancock County through education and awareness facilitated by a broad base of community partners.
Hancock Saves was founded in 2004 through a grant from The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. In 2010 it was approved as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and was accepted as a United Way of Hancock County partner Agency.
Since its inception, The Ohio State University Extension, Hancock County has been a key partner in the programming and coordination of Hancock Saves.
Board of Trustees:
Wayne Peck, President
Scott Freehafer, Vice President
Kelda Heitkamp, Secretary
Karen Taschler, Treasurer
Karen McDougall
Angela Pezzi
Dan Yates
Susan Russell
Contact Information through its coordinator :
Jenny Schaub
Hancock County Saves Coordinator
7868 County Rd 140
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Phone: 419-422-3851
Email: schaub.69@osu.edu
Websites:
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About Wayne Peck
Wayne Peck CLU ChFC CASL, owner of Successful Solutions, has served the greater Findlay area for over 21 years. He enjoys working with the people in North West Ohio and looks forward to helping individuals meet their long-term financial goals. Prior to his work in financial services, he worked in agriculture.
Mr. Peck is affiliated with Capital Financial Services, Inc., a broker-dealer with 200 registered representatives nationwide. He has held an industry securities registration for 19 years and is subject to SEC and FINRA oversight.
Wayne and his wife Linda, reside in Findlay, Ohio and have two grown sons.
Email : wpeck@cfsbd.com
Phone : 419-423-8311 M-F, 9am-5pm
About Successful Solutions:
Successful Solutions exists to provide individuals and businesses personalized plans to manage financial risk by providing access to various insurance products, investment vehicles and services tailored to meet the specific and ever-changing needs of their customers.
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Successful Solutions
Wayne Peck
419-423-8311
wpeck@cfsbd.com
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