The UConn Extension Financial Education Program provides a variety of workshops, professional development sessions, events, and resources to help Connecticut citizens as they strive to work toward a better financial future. Our financial literacy programming reaches adults and youth across our state with relevant, research-based information and tools to encourage them to adopt sound financial management practices. Some key concepts addressed include:
- Setting financial goals
- Developing a spending plan or budget
- Communicating about money
- Increasing saving
- Managing credit
- Dealing with debt