Iowa State University Extension

Our financial lives have become complicated. Not everyone has the time or skills to manage certain financial situations. Many individuals turn to a financial planner for their advice. Get tips on finding and working with a financial planner.

Does the uncertainty in the financial markets have you questioning what would happen to your accounts if your bank, credit union, or brokerage firm were to fail?

Some people save easily, while for others it is a serious challenge. Either way, it is a key step to financial security in the short-term and the long-term.

Don't let money - or the lack of it - control YOU! ISU Extension's free web course offers tools and strategies to help you take control of your money.

Managing money isn’t as easy as falling off a log, but it is simpler than many folks believe. No one promises that if you manage your money you will be able to have everything you want, but it is clear that if you manage money well, you will be more likely to have the things that are most important to you. You will be in control of your money.