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Gain Control of Finances This Holiday Season with Budget Basics
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

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Paying Off Debt with PowerPay
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
PowerPay is a confidential and free computer analysis that shows how much interest and time can be saved by making “power payments.” Learn more about how PowerPay can help you create a plan to manage your debt.

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Women Learn to Polish their Finances
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
Erin Ludwig, Family Resource Management Program Specialist presented “Polishing Your Personal Finances” in a break out session at the Second Annual Women’s Leadership Summit in Decorah in October.

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Extension Offering FREE Personal Finance Tips Via E-mail
(Posted on 8/27/2009)
Twice each month we send out an e-mail called the “Money Message” offering financial tips, ways to save money, and a listing of upcoming classes.

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What Are Your Appliances Consuming?
(Posted on 6/18/2008)
Are you aware of how much energy that big screen television or that old, spare refrigerator in the basement or garage is using? With an Electricity Usage Meter (EUM), you can discover how much electricity your household appliances consume and which appliances continue to consume electricity even when turned off (phantom loads).

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Family Resource Management Resources for NE Iowa
(Posted on 6/17/2008)
ISU Extension has many resources to balance your finances, your family and your life.

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.

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