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Social Security On-line Tools
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Spending just a few hours on your computer could help put you on the path to a more financially comfortable retirement.

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Learn at Home - Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women
(Posted on 1/4/2008)
“Eighty-five percent of women will be on their own financially at some time...And of the elderly poor in America, more than 70 percent are women,” The goal of this course is to educate and empower women to take control of their financial lives.

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51 Ways To Save On Loans and Credit Cards
(Posted on 10/19/2007)
This year, resolve to keep your expenses in check and your credit intact—it’s a gift you’ll appreciate the whole year through.

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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