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Local News

Concerned About Heating Cost This Winter? Bremer County Extension Can Help
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
With the high cost of fuel for energy everyone is wondering how they are going to pay their bills this winter.

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The Extension Connection
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Interesting online newsletters - your opportunity to view timely topics from ISU Extension and other informational partners.

Free online workshop helps farmers understand financial world
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
As agriculture becomes more and more complex, farm and ranch managers need to understand and communicate in the financial world.

eXtension

eExtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

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Gain Control of Finances This Holiday Season with Budget Basics
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Are you going into the holiday season frustrated with your finances and wanting to get in control of your money? Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series in December. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

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Kill-A-Watt Unit is Here
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Find out which appliances are the energy abusers in your house.

Farm Financial Planning Program
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
After this years’ financial challenges, should you need to reevaluate your financial situation, there is a place for further help.

Paying Off Debt
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
The debt management principles behind the PowerPay program are proven. The three principles are: do not acquire any new debt, keep the total amount of money going toward debt elimination constant until all debts are repaid and, finally, when one debt is paid off, roll that payment over to one of the other debts

Estate Planning
(Posted on 3/11/2009)
The Clock is Ticking regarding your estate planning.

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.

Staff

Erin Ludwig-Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: eludwig@iastate.edu

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