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FREE Tax Assistance available in Winnebago County
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Free tax preparation and e-filing will be provided by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers receive training to help prepare basic tax returns. VITA sites are located at the Iowa State University Extension offices located in Winnebago, Worth, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, and Butler County and at the Senior Center in Charles City and at the Education Center in Lake Mills. To make an appointment at any of these locations, call ( 888) 408-6606 after January 10. The call center will make appointments at the VITA site nearest you. Trained volunteers can help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, and Child Tax Credit and in addition to free tax return preparation assistance, your return will be electronically filing (e-filing) free of charge. Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into one's bank account.

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"Click" Conference- So you got an ipad...now what???
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
So you got an IPAD...now what??? Learn the many fun and integrating possibilites you can get out of your new IPAD!

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Your Money, Your Future Program
(Posted on 12/6/2011)
Your Money, Your Future Program

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Community Cares Coalition
(Posted on 3/10/2010)
This coalition was established to assist anyone in the North Iowa region who is struggling with the current economy, whether they are currently employed or not. Developed a resource to help all residence know what community agencies or organizations are available for assistance.

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Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists

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Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
More Americans feel added stress and anxiety about their financial future as talk of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, rising costs of living, and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nation’s economic health.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Volunteers Offer Tax Help to Rural Iowans
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach supports Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a program that provides free tax preparation for low- and moderate-income Iowans. ISU Extension and Outreach works with local partners to recruit and train volunteers and provide technical support for VITA sites in 42 rural counties.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Smart Investing Online Course Meets Investment Challenges for Different Life Stages
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
Iowans who want to learn to make wise investing decisions should register for Smart Investing, a free online course that begins the week of Jan. 9, 2012.
Poverty and Food Needs Profiles Offer County Data
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Poverty statistics have climbed during the past decade, and food insecurity rates have increased across Iowa and the nation as a whole. Researchers from Iowa State University have assembled the latest data on these issues in a series of publications, now available online.
Extension Provides Educational Resources beyond Iowa Borders
(Posted on 9/29/2011)
In 2011 Ernst & Young began partnering with Biz Kid$, a national financial education television series about kids, money and business, to provide educational materials for its EY Connect Day program. Soon a search for kid-focused budgeting activities led Biz Kid$ to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
New Face for Family Finance at ISU Extension
(Posted on 9/22/2011)
Timothy Griesdorn is the newest addition to the family finance team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Remember Tax Tips When Paying College Expenses
(Posted on 9/8/2011)
Mary Beth Kaufman, a family finance program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, reminds students and parents paying college expenses to keep receipts and be aware of tax benefits that can help offset college costs.
Financial Coaches Build Financial Stability in Iowa Families
(Posted on 9/1/2011)
Just as a sports coach improves a player’s athletic prowess, a financial coach can improve the financial stability of Iowa families. That's why ISU Extension and Outreach is offering Sharpen Your Financial Coaching Skills in several Iowa communities.
Workshop Helps Iowa Educators Build Financial Literacy Skills in Students
(Posted on 9/1/2011)
As Iowa students begin a new school year, many can look forward to developing better financial literacy skills along with their more traditional subjects. That’s because their teachers, who were trained in the Family Economics and Financial Education (FEFE) curriculum, are better equipped and confident to teach them what they need to know about financial literacy.
Register Now for Financial Literacy Teaching Workshop
(Posted on 5/17/2011)
Iowa middle and high school teachers have until June 1 to register for training in the Family Economics and Financial Education (FEFE) program, a nationally recognized financial literacy curriculum. The workshop is set for July 13-15 at Iowa State University.
 

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Carol Peterson - County Extension Director
Phone: 641-584-2261
Fax: 641-584-2267
Email: carolp@iastate.edu

Brenda Schmitt - Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: schmitt@iastate.edu

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