Increasing Financial Capability in Young People: Engaging approaches that build financial, social, and personal assets Developed by: Inger Giuffrida August 5, 2014 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Session Objectives Explain the relationships among financial, social, and personal assets using a balanced portfolio model. Describe specific strategies and systems for building financial capability that lead to financial, social, and personal asset development. Use specific tools, information, and techniques to engage and support young people in financial capability. Describe ways to make financial information contextually relevant using the materials developed by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative (Keys to Your Financial Future). Explain the roles adults can play that can support and provide opportunities for young people to increase their financial capability and develop financial, social, and personal assets. 3

Financial Capability What is financial capability? How is it different from other approaches? 4

Financial Capability Knowledge & Skills Experiences Ability to Use K, S, and E Access to Products, Services, and Support 5

Strategies that Engage Youth Preparing and Empowering Youth Authentic Youth-Adult Partnerships Achieving Outcomes and Taking Action Evolving Research, Theories, Concepts, and Practice 6

Increasing Financial Capability of Youth Involvement of youth in the planning, design and implementation of financial capability Peer-based financial education Financial coaching and counseling Experiences— ”normal”, risk- taking opportunities with money and consequences Ongoing access to information, products, services, and support 7

“Financial Independence” Means... “Being stable with your money” “Learning; learning is most valuable—learning what brings happiness” “Being independent and self-sufficient; having an emergency fund” “Understanding components so you know what you’re working with; having overall knowledge of financial components” 8

Biggest Obstacles College loans and college debt Not having a place to “fall back to” as a young person from care Systems like having to have deposits for things; “we don’t have anything to back us up”; no support Not having education or a career path—need degrees Not having money and income to reach goals; having money or income comes first Not having one-on-one help with a plan 9

Most Important Topics Finding money to save in my budget—50% Ways to save and invest—33% Understanding taxes—why I pay them, how to avoid paying too much, how the money is used, etc.—33% Reading a credit report and improving credit history—33% 10

Most Important Topics Understanding lease agreements and rights are a renter –17% Finding financial aid including loans for post- secondary education and training—17% Understanding how my beliefs and attitudes about money influence my relationship with money—17% 11

Most Preferred Way to Build Financial Capability One-on-one sessions with a financial coach or mentor—86% Financial education in a training session with my peers— 14% Through social media or technological applications (Facebook, MySpace, Blogs, Texts) —0 Using online financial literacy curriculum (working independently with a computer based curriculum that includes simple games, quizzes, short video clips, etc.) —0 Playing online or IRL games—0 12

Module 1: Asset Building: Unlocking the door to long-term benefits building Module 2: Good Credit: Your score in the game of life Module 3: Money Management: Cashing in on financial success Keys to Your Financial Future: Modules Core Modules Prior to enrollment in Opportunity Passport™ 13

Module 4: Education and Training: The power of knowledge for work and college Module 5: Housing: Reality in realty Module 6: Transportation: Enjoy the ride Module 7: Saving and Investing: Making the change by keeping it About the Module Names The module names were developed by the 2012 Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative Youth Leadership Institute through a collaborative brainstorming session. Keys to Your Financial Future: Modules 14

Competencies addressed contextually in multiple sessions for the purposes of reinforcement. – Setting goals – Building assets – Contingency planning – Protecting assets (including your identity) – Operating as a savvy consumer – Making decisions/evaluating the risks and returns of a product, service or situation – Making and keeping a budget – Managing cash flow – Fixing or improving credit and/or managing and reducing debt Keys to Your Financial Future: Repeating Competencies 15

Asset-Building Framework Asset – something that you own that has value. – you must own it, be able to control it, and be able to make decisions about it. 16

Balanced Asset Building Portfolio Financial Assets Social Capital Productive Assets Physical Assets Portfolio = a grouping of assets. Your asset building portfolio is basically the assets you have and are working towards. 17

Why Credit Reports & Scores ARE Important A bank or credit union may use them to decide whether to give you a loan. A credit card company may use them to decide whether to give you a credit card. A landlord may use them to determine whether to rent an apartment to you. An insurance company may use them to determine whether to give you insurance coverage and the rates you will pay for coverage. 18

Why Credit Reports & Scores ARE Important A utility company may use them to figure out how much deposit you must pay before they will turn on your electric or gas. A cell phone provider may use them to determine what plans you may be eligible for and the rates you will pay. A potential employer may use reports to determine whether you will get a job. Credit scores are completely based on information in your credit reports. 19

The Credit Reporting Agencies Equifax ExperianMay have different TransUnioninformation. Must check all 3. – If over 18, order from website, call them or write to them. – Use for annual free report. – May not be useable if you have been the victim of identity theft. 20

Can You Have a Credit Report if You are Under 18? You cannot have credit report if you are under 18 unless: – You are an emancipated minor – You are an authorized user on someone’s credit card – You have student loans – You live in a state where you can be younger than 18 to enter into a financial contract – Your identity has been stolen and used by someone else to get credit or services 21

Calculate your credit score using the cards Start with the first card, and go through them in order Notice which actions make your score go UP, go DOWN and those that have no affect Exercise in Pairs 22

FICO Score Distribution 23

Roles for Adults Financial Capability Knowledge & Skills Experiences Ability to Use K, S, and E Access to Products, Services, and Support 24

Thank you for participating Inger Giuffrida, Financial Educator and Asset Building Consultant Phone and text: