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Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on home furnishings, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers guidelines for purchasing home furnishings and decorating materials. Section 1 discusses planning for home furnishings based on…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Furniture, Home Furnishings, Money Management
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1981
This booklet on clothing, 1 in a series of 12 covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook gives wardrobe planning, buying, and care information. The first three sections consider the functions of clothing, the importance of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Clothing, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1980
This booklet on household equipment, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers information to help buyers purchase household equipment that is within their budget. Section 1 discusses managing equipment…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Electrical Appliances
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Law, Jean L., Ed. – 1979
This booklet on automobile purchasing and maintenance, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook discusses buying, maintaining, and operating cars. Section 1 discusses managing automobile dollars. Topics include…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Maintenance
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on housing, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook shows how to determine housing needs and analyze housing costs, whether one rents, buys, or builds a home. The first five sections briefly…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Housing, Money Management
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on food buying power, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook offers information on developing a shopping list, deciding where to shop, selecting the best buys, and reading food labels. Section 1 on…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Food
Baran, Nancy H., Ed. – 1989
This booklet provides guidelines for buying major home appliances from ranges and refrigerators to washers and dryers, as well as wood and upholstered furniture, and bedding and floor coverings, with helpful charts to make selection easier. It begins with suggestions on how to furnish within one's means. Next, information on equipping the home…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1982
This booklet on shopping, 1 in a series of 12, covers all the basic aspects of personal- and family-money management. Suitable for use by high school and college students as well as adults, this handbook tells how to plan spending, develop shopping skills, and handle consumer problems effectively. Section 1 on consumers and the economy overviews…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Baran, Nancy H., Ed. – 1988
This booklet is designed to help first-time car buyers determine if they can or should buy a car and how to get the most from their car-buying dollar. Leasing and renting options also are discussed. The booklet outlines the process of buying a new car, starting with a review of sizes, types, and features. This is followed by a rundown on showroom…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Budgeting, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Baran, Nancy H., Ed.; Tarrant, Sharon M., Ed. – 1981
This guide provides a framework for teaching consumer education to senior high and adult education classes. It may be used to develop a broad consumer economics program, to teach a single unit, or to incorporate money-managing concepts into various subject areas. Introductory materials include suggestions for adapting materials to curriculum…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
