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Credit

In Over Your Head
(Posted on 10/11/2009)
A new publication shares tips for dealing with creditors, when to seek professional help and how to develop a self-directed repayment plan to reduce debts.

Money Talk Course

Money Talk: A Financial Guide For Women Course
(Posted on 9/12/2009)
Is money a concern for women you know? Do some struggle to pay the bills? Are some challenged to manage on their own following a spouse’s death or a divorce?

Tax Credits

Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Offered
(Posted on 8/1/2009)
Homeowners cannot afford not to take advantage of the federal tax credits available for energy efficiency improvements.

New Tax Provision

Making Work Pay
(Posted on 4/5/2009)
You can read more about the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provision that will result in less federal income tax withholding in your paycheck beginning in April.

Dollars & Cents

Making Dollars & Sense of Your Finance$
(Posted on 3/9/2009)
This new publication offers individuals and families useful and sensible financial information to navigate the recession and personal financial situations.

Stress

Managing Money in Tough Times
(Posted on 12/20/2008)
More Americans feel added stress and anxiety about their financial future as talk of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, rising costs of living, and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nation’s economic health.

Prescription Drugs

Sources for Help with Prescription Drug Costs
(Posted on 10/19/2008)
Help is available for individuals who are struggling with their prescription costs. If you lack coverage or find yourself in the donut hole of your current plan there are some possible solutions.

Freezing Credit

Freezing Your Credit Report
(Posted on 8/10/2008)
After July 1, 2008 Iowa consumers have the ability to freeze their credit reports. When should you use this service and how should it be managed?

Check Your Credit Report

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.

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.

Staff

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

Resources from ISU Extension