Financial newsletters, workshops, and coaching were offered to Head Start families because these families are financially vulnerable and because parents of young children may be in the midst of a key teachable moment. The data presented in this brief by Peggy Olive, Collin O'Rourke, and J. Michael Collins confirm Head Start families’ vulnerable financial positions. … Continue reading Money $mart in Head Start: Financial Education and Outreach with Head Start Families
J. Michael Collins
Coming Up with Cash in a Pinch: Emergency Savings and Its Alternatives
It is widely recognized that a significant proportion of U.S. households would benefit from spending less and saving more. This brief by Stephanie Chase, Leah Gjertson, and J. Michael Collins summarizes a paper that reviews 80 articles about savings and households’ ability to access cash quickly to meet unexpected expenses. Download Brief The costs of … Continue reading Coming Up with Cash in a Pinch: Emergency Savings and Its Alternatives
Webinar: Financial Advice – Who Gets It and Who Doesn’t?
Date: February 15, 2011 Description: J. Michael Collins hosted a webinar presenting the findings reported in his September 2010 research brief. The research showed a high correlation between advice seeking and financial literacy. As such, the demand for financial advice may increase if financial literacy levels increase across the population. Watch Now PowerPoint Presentation Corresponding Brief … Continue reading Webinar: Financial Advice – Who Gets It and Who Doesn’t?
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 