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Credit Report/Credit Score - Why You Need to Know This Information
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
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.

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Saving Money at the Grocery Store
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Food costs are rising; consider these tips to reduce the cost at the cash register.

Need Assistance - ISU Extension Offers Assistance in Filing 1040A Tax Returns
(Posted on 3/13/2008)
Iowa State University Extension offers free assistance in completing 1040A tax returns.

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

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Phone: (641)747-2276
Fax: (641)747-2277
Email: kintzj@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.

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