Finances Information

Local News

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

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

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

Carol Peterson-County Extension Education 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