Participants watch parts of this video that depict the unhealthy effects of materialism and overconsumption in American culture. Many see this as motivation to simplify their own lifestyles instead of letting culture dictate how their lives are to be led. The end result is often a lifestyle where people place a higher priority on their religion and family in place of simply striving for getting and having more things. A worry many people have is that their children are inheriting poor spending habits or are simply not learning about money management at all. This series spends time teaching how to pass on good spending habits so that their children will recognize the importance of budgeting their money effectively as adults.
Time is spent presenting a budgeting system designed specifically for children.
The intent of this workshop series is for individuals and families to improve the quality of their lives. CSS recognizes the stress finances have on people and the power it has to take over their lives. The goal is for services such as this and individual budget counseling to help alleviate much of this stress. 8234 to sign up for this free workshop, along with other services offered. Also, CSS appreciates the opportunity to present the financial workshops to parishes, schools and any other groups interested.