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Low Income Telephone Assistance Available
(Posted on 8/17/2007)
Two programs have been made available to help low-income households obtain affordable telephone service.

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New Online Extension Course Helps Iowans Prepare For Buying A Home
(Posted on 6/29/2007)
Iowa State University Extension has a new online course, “A Place of Your Own,” to help first-time homebuyers learn about the process of buying a home.

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Who Ya Gonna Call?
(Posted on 2/22/2006)
Get your questions answered online! Can I substitute applesauce for oil when baking to reduce fat and calories? What is the best way to thaw a turkey? What is the cost of raising a child? These are just a few of the questions that the Answer Line can help you with. Don't hesitate to go online or give them a call toll-free at 1-800-735-2942 to get the answer to your questions.

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.

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