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the ultimate consumer challenge
Coordinated in New York State by the New York Credit Union Foundation How To Play | New York State Competition | 2007-2008 NYS Results Credit Union Involvement | Coach & Student Resources New York State Competition
The New York State online challenge begins in September and runs through February. Players work independently through a series of online quizzes gaining a cumulative score from which team scores are tallied to determine top qualifiers. The qualifying teams progress to the New York State competition, March 18, 2008 at the New York State Museum in Albany. The state champion advances to the national competition, held April 12-15, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN. Registered coaches receive a classroom set of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) publication, Guide To Money: Getting a Good Start. Students who read the booklet, complete the online LifeSmarts competition and take the Guide to Money quiz will be eligible to win a $100 gift check. Special Information for Coaches Only one team per high school or organization will be allowed to compete during the in-person competition. This will allow for increased participation across the state. During the in-person competition, teams will advance based on a modified, double elimination. Participation How To’s Info Sheet for Coaches Info Sheet for Students

Resources and References for Coaches and Students

Any school or youth community group can register for the competition.   Personal finance, economics and financial education web sites: LifeSmarts Coaches Guide General LifeSmarts Information and Coaching Materials Order Form Credit Union National Association FDIC Money Smart Curriculum Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy National Credit Union Administration National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)* New York State Credit Union League New York State Financial Literacy Coalition World Council of Credit Unions US Department of Treasury Financial Literacy and Education Commission * NEFE H.S. Financial Planning Program student kits will be sent to coaches for distribution to each registered team member.

 

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