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

eXtension Has the Answers For You
(Posted on 2/12/2008)
Have you searched the Internet looking for reliable, research based information that is also credible? Look no further.

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 2/6/2008)
Use Ag Decision Maker for making sound decisions in your agricultural finances, crops, and farm management.

Useful Web Sites
(Posted on 8/4/2004)
Useful websites for you and your family, covering issues of health, finances, crop management.

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.