Finances Information

Local News

Taking Control of Your Money
(Posted on 12/30/2004)
Can't Pay Your Bills? This web-based course gives you a step-by-step process that teaches you what you need to do to take control of your money and get out of debt.

How Much Does That Pet Really Cost?
(Posted on 11/17/2004)
Financial information to think about before buying a pet.

Consumer Privacy Notices
(Posted on 11/17/2004)
Helpful tips for controlling your privacy rights.

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

Margaret Van Ginkel-Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 727-0656
Fax: (515) 727-0657
Email: vangin@iastate.edu

Ruth Freeman-Resource Management Specialist
Phone: (515) 386-2138
Fax: (515) 386-3884
Email: rofreema@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • 1625 Adventureland Drive
    Suite A
  • Altoona, Iowa 50009
  • (515) 957-5760; (calls from campus dial: 8-1-515-957-5761)
  • baldwinj@iastate.edu