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Local News

Money for Life Newsletter - "Credit Scores" - May 2009
(Posted on 3/24/2009)
Credit scores are a bit of a mystery to the average consumer. That’s understandable, because standardized credit scores didn’t even exist when many of us were growing up! In previous generations, lenders would gather information about a loan applicant and apply their This month’s newsletter offers some tips for bettering your credit score.

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.

Events

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Staff

Jerry Chizek-Regional Extension Education Director - Region 6
Phone: 712) 662-7131
Fax:
Email: jwchizek@iastate.edu

Thomas Olsen-Field Specialist/Farm & Ag Business Management
Phone: (712)662-7191
Fax: (712)662-7133
Email: tolsen@iastate.edu