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Taxes

Tax Returns Can Put Money in Your Pocket!
(Posted on 7/7/2009)
Filing a tax return is no fun, but the effort can be positive if tax payers make sure they take advantage of refundable tax credits!

Making Dollars & Sense of Your Finances

Making Dollars and Sense of Your Finance$
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
Making Dollars & Sense of Your Finance$ offers individuals and families useful and sensible financial information to navigate the recession and personal financial situations. This edition focuses on ideas and tips for practical strategies in savings.

Credit Report Program
(Posted on 3/4/2005)

News from Iowa State University Extension

Bankruptcy an Option for Iowans with Unmanageable Debt
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Whether they’re on the farm or along Main Street, Iowans are contemplating their options as farm and household income drops, debt increases and economic uncertainty continues. One of those options is bankruptcy, says attorney John R. Baker, who answers legal questions for Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline.
eXtension Honors Iowa State University Extension Educator
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Pat Swanson, family financial management specialist for ISU Extension, was honored recently for her national work on personal finance information and educational materials.

Resources from ISU Extension