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Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 13:30
Remember Tax Tips When Paying College Expenses

Mary Beth Kaufman, a family finance program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, reminds students and parents paying college expenses to keep receipts and be aware of tax benefits that can help offset college costs.

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 10:35
Financial Coaches Build Financial Stability in Iowa Families

Just as a sports coach improves a player’s athletic prowess, a financial coach can improve the financial stability of Iowa families. That's why ISU Extension and Outreach is offering Sharpen Your Financial Coaching Skills in several Iowa communities.

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 08:06
Workshop Helps Iowa Educators Build Financial Literacy Skills in Students

As Iowa students begin a new school year, many can look forward to developing better financial literacy skills along with their more traditional subjects. That’s because their teachers, who were trained in the Family Economics and Financial Education (FEFE) curriculum, are better equipped and confident to teach them what they need to know about financial literacy.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 11:36
Register Now for Financial Literacy Teaching Workshop

Iowa middle and high school teachers have until June 1 to register for training in the Family Economics and Financial Education (FEFE) program, a nationally recognized financial literacy curriculum. The workshop is set for July 13-15 at Iowa State University.
 

Friday, April 15, 2011 - 10:03
Smart Investing Courses Begin at Rural Iowa Libraries

Spring sessions of “Smart investing @ your library®” are beginning in 25 rural libraries throughout the state. The courses promote investor education resources and programming and are offered through a collaboration of the State Library of Iowa, the Ames Public Library and Iowa State University Extension.

Monday, January 31, 2011 - 12:24
4-H Camp Financial Aid Available to Youth

The Iowa 4-H Foundation is offering financial aid applications to any youth otherwise financially unable to attend a day or residential camp at the Iowa 4-H Center.