The report introduces a new intervention called “FINMed.” FINMed is brief, solution-focused financial coaching session designed for people facing new ongoing out-of-pocket medical expenses or a pattern of problems paying for ongoing health care needs. The coaching involves: Determining the patient’s health goals and motivation Planning for the costs of health care Setting up a … Continue reading Financial Coaching and Medication Adherence: Introducing the “FINMed” Coaching Model
Collin O’Rourke
Updated Review of Financial Coaching Research
As the field of Financial Coaching continues to grow, so do the number of publications on the topic. The Center for Financial Security created a comprehensive literature review in October of 2015, which summarized the findings of 26 reports, briefs, articles and other publications over the last 8 years. In March of 2017 the Center … Continue reading Updated Review of Financial Coaching Research
My Classroom Economy Evaluation Results Now Available
The Center for Financial Security recently completed an evaluation of My Classroom Economy (MCE), an innovative approach to financial education. In contrast to more traditional financial education programs based around lesson plans, MCE is experiential. Teachers establish a classroom-based economy that integrates into the school day as a classroom management system. Research suggests that this type of experiential approach is a promising teaching strategy, with … Continue reading My Classroom Economy Evaluation Results Now Available
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 