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Reducing Food Costs
(Posted on 5/4/2008)
Food costs are rising; consider these tips to reduce the cost at the cash register.

Credit Report/Credit Score
(Posted on 5/3/2008)
Credit reports and scores are a guide that impacts your ability to qualify for consumer loans, mortgages, rental property, employment, and insurance. The cost of using credit rises if your report contains negative information.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Time? Money? Nutrition?
What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn what could have answers for you.

Television Signals Changing
(Posted on 1/6/2008)
Users of old indoor and rooftop antennas will need converter boxes when TV signals change to digital signals in 2009.

Beware of Fake Check Scams
(Posted on 12/22/2007)
A caller states that you have won a large lottery prize, but you have to pay taxes and processing fees. A valid looking check or money order arrives. What should you do now?

Power Pay 5.0
(Posted on 12/7/2006)
Are credit card payments making you lose sleep at night? Would you like to develop a plan to reduce interest charges and begin paying off your balances? Power Pay is a tool that will help you develop your plan.

Ongoing Bankruptcy Education
(Posted on 8/24/2006)
Iowa State University Extension's "Planning To Stay Ahead" is an approved debtor education course that satisfies the Bankruptcy Code requirement.
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