Despite working hard, many rural families struggle to meet day-to-day expenses or to build a cash cushion for emergencies. Geographically isolated and often lacking financial background, they are vulnerable to money traps such as payday loans, high-interest car and mortgage loans, refund anticipation loans and high fees for cashing checks. Avoiding the Money Trap tells the real-life stories of several of these families.

Part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s approach to helping families in rural communities build economic stability and success, Avoiding the Money Trap highlights financial problems that can ensnare low-income families and gives practical advice on avoiding them.

Contents of DVD:

- Avoiding the Money Trap, 25-minute full version, English

- Avoiding the Money Trap, 25-minute full version, Spanish

- Avoiding the Money Trap, 14-minute short version, English

- Various print materials and resources; request form for copies

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