Finances Information

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Money

Iowa State University Current Financial Topics
(Posted on 2/22/2006)
Money for Life Newsletters from the Iowa State University Extension.

Retirement

Saving for Retirement
(Posted on 2/22/2006)
Now is the time to open an account or increase the amount you’re investing for retirement. The best time to save is early in your working life, because you have time on your side. Small amounts of money, left to grow for years will be a huge retirement fund. If you save just $2,000 in a ROTH IRA earning 8%, when you are 18 years old it will grow to $92,000 by the time you are 66.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Investor Information on the Web - How Do You Judge Quality?
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article provides tips for evaluating investment information Web sites.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
Selecting a Financial Advisor
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article discusses how to select a financial advisor.

Staff

Thomas Olsen-Field Specialist/Farm & Ag Business Management
Phone: (712)732-5056
Fax: (712)732-5006
Email: tolsen@iastate.edu

Kristina Williams-Families Resource Management Specialist
Phone: 712-225-6196
Fax:
Email: kristina@iastate.edu

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