Personal Finance

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Explore the Economy With the Macroeconomic Report App

The Macroeconomic Report mobile app brings current economic data and practical interpretation together in one place. It is designed for agricultural producers, businesses, lenders, students, policymakers, and anyone who wants to understand how inflation, employment, economic growth, housing, financial markets, and Federal Reserve policy are changing.

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Organize This! Facilitator Training and Certification

Organize this! facilitators guide participants through the program while creating a supportive and educational environment. Training ensures that facilitators have the knowledge needed to facilitate the program.

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Organize This! Why Clear Handwriting Matters for Legal and Financial Documents

When preparing legal and financial documents, it’s essential to write letters and numbers clearly to avoid potential errors. Learn about some commonly confused letters and numbers in handwriting to avoid mix-ups and mistakes in your own records.

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Organize This! What to collect and why

Learn about the different categories of documents and information your power of attorney (POA) or personal representative might need to act on your behalf in the event of an emergency.

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Organize This! Legal and Financial Must-Haves Resources

View the documents and forms for the Organize This! Financial, Health, and Legal Must-Haves program.

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Personal Finances

Access the tools needed to take charge of your financial future.

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Oct 26 - 29

Organize This! Facilitator Training

SDSU Extension will offer two opportunities for Organize This! facilitator training. Participants have the option to attend the training on October 26 and 27 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. CDT or October 28 and 29 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CDT.

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Back to School Family Budgeting

As the summer winds down, getting ready for school and activities can be a strain on the family budget. Before the first day of school, review these budgeting tips to ease into the school year.

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Changes to Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans

Beginning July 1, 2026, major changes will take effect for federal student loan repayment options. These changes apply to Direct Loans and PLUS Loans and will vary depending on a borrower’s loan type, whether they consolidate, and whether they take out new loans after July 1, 2026.

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Replacing Legal and Financial Documents in South Dakota

Fact sheet covering various document types that may be lost, destroyed, or stolen and provides sources for information to replace them.