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Extension's Energy Tip - Home Energy Publications
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Four home energy publications from the Iowa Energy Center are available from Extension’s Online Store and local county Extension offices. The Home Series, EDC 389, covers home tightening, insulation and ventilation; home heating and cooling; water heating; and major home appliances. Learn more by clicking on the title above.

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Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and more.

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Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 9/22/2006)
Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org to help you weather tough financial times.

Staff

Jan Burk-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 262-2264
Fax: (712) 262-8481
Email: janburk@iastate.edu

Ron Hook-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 754-3648
Fax: (712) 754-3649
Email: rhook@iastate.edu

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.

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