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Email Scams

IRS Warns Taxpayers of Email Scams
(Posted on 7/8/2007)
The latest version of an email scam intended to fool people into believing they are under investigation. The IRS urges people not to click the link in the e-mail or open the attachment.

Financial Security

eXtension Launches 'Financial Security For All'
(Posted on 6/24/2007)
Americans struggling to make good money management decisions in a complex marketplace now have a new tool at their disposal.

Telephone Tax Refund

Telephone Tax Refund Continues
(Posted on 5/28/2007)
Individuals who did not request the refund or who do not have a regular 2006 income tax filing requirement can still request a refund of the Federal Telephone Excise Tax.

Thrive by Five

Teaching Your Preschooler: Spending & Saving
(Posted on 12/15/2006)
Thrive by Five includes free activities and other resources for parents who want to encourage healthy attitudes about money in young children.

Debt Free

Reduce Your Debts the PowerPay Way
(Posted on 12/8/2006)
A key to good financial health is gaining control of your debt. Setting the goal is just the first step, then it's time to get to work.

Control Your Money

Free Online Course: Take Control Of Your Money
(Posted on 10/27/2006)
Don’t let money-or lack of it-control YOU! ISU Extension’s free web course offers tools and strategies to help you take control of your money.

Bankruptcy

Ongoing Bankruptcy Education
(Posted on 8/25/2006)
Iowa State University Extension's "Planning To Stay Ahead" is an approved debtor education course that satisfies the Bankruptcy Code requirement.

Staff

Joyce Lash-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 641-464-3333
Fax: 641-464-3333
Email: lash@iastate.edu

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.

Resources from ISU Extension