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Learn How To Stretch Your Money
(Posted on 1/21/2009)
With jobs being cut, people still suffering from natural disasters and the increase in food prices, family budgets are being stretched. For families already living paycheck to paycheck, the additional cost of living is having serious consequences. ISU Extension and Hawkeye Community College is offering a free course, Budgeting Basics, to help people understand their spending and manage their personal finances. This free course is sponsored by BankIowa and Security State Bank.

PAY OFF DEBT THE POWERPLAY WAY!
(Posted on 4/4/2007)
“School loans, credit card bills, house payments, car payments, and other loans are causing many people to feel overwhelmed during these tough economic times,” according to Erin Ludwig, Iowa State University Extension Family Resource Management Program Specialist. “The PowerPay system can help consumers create a plan to manage their debt.”

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.