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Money Habitudes 2® for Young Adults

Overview

Money Habitudes 2® contains 3 active lessons exploring how hidden attitudes affect how people – especially those with few financial resources – behave around money. Topics include:

  • Why money management is important in our lives.
  • Different approaches to handling money –spontaneous, practical, carefree, security, generous, and more.
  • The symbolism of money– as a sign of power, status, love, safety, independence, loyalty, and more.
  • The influence of family, media, culture, and life events.
  • The advantages and challenges of different approaches to money.
  • The interplay between money and relationships.

A key goal is helping young people identify their personal financial patterns – and why these matter. The award-winning Money Habitudes® card game, integrated into the lessons, makes the process fun and engaging.

Money Habitudes 2® is written specifically for at-risk or low resource youth in community programs, including pregnancy prevention, teen parenting, and workforce development. The scenarios are realistic, reflecting the students’ limited resources and lack of financial know-how.

Source: The Dibble Institute®

Money Habitudes 2® is meant for those between the 16-24 age group.

How long is the training?

  • Lesson 1: Approximately 90 minutes
  • Lesson 2: Approximately 50 minutes
  • Lesson 3: Approximately 120 minutes

Total instructional time: ~ 4.3 hours

We want to ensure that the training is offered at affordable rates so that it is accessible to youth and non-profits. This training has no cost for the youth or agency. It is recommended that young people get a $25/hour Gift Card for their participation and engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the Money Habitudes 2®'s correlation to the National Standards on Personal Financial Literacy?

You can find Money Habitudes 2® Correlation of national standards for personal finance education here.

When and where is the Money Habitudes 2® training held?

The Money Habitudes 2® training can be offered to foster care agencies in the RGV. This youth training was written for at-risk or low-resource youth in community programs, including pregnancy prevention, teen parenting, and workforce development.

Who do I contact if I need the training in the Rio Grande Valley?

If you are in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) area, please email training@alliance4youthsuccess.org with Money Habitudes 2® for Young Adults Training Inquiry as the subject line.