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SDSU Extension to host Money Talk for Women

December 02, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual educational series to help women become more financially empowered.

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SDSU Extension to host Financial Fireside Chats webinar series

January 02, 2025

Financial Fireside Chats is a free series of webinars every Tuesday for six weeks that tackles timely topics designed to promote financial well-being for participants of all ages.

SDSU Extension introduces volunteer financial mentoring program

January 03, 2025

Over 10 weeks, the Money Mentor Volunteer program will help South Dakotans learn how to facilitate personal finance educational programming. Those who successfully complete the program will be certified to lead personal finance workshops in communities and to provide one-on-one financial education.

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Why and How to Freeze Your Credit

A credit or security freeze prevents creditors from accessing your credit file and prevents others from opening an account in your name. Consumers can freeze and unfreeze their credit records for free by working with the three nationwide reporting companies.

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Application to Chaperone South Dakota 4-H Youth Trips

Information about how to become a chaperone for South Dakota 4-H Youth Trips.

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Flood Insurance

The higher amounts of snow this year will increase the chance of flooding and the potential water damage to homes and residential properties. Now is the time to consider purchasing a flood insurance policy.

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Financial Terminology Refresher

You don’t have to be a finance whiz to understand basic financial terminology. Knowing the basics can help you interpret your own financial health and set goals for the future.

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Be Conscious of Your Financial Wellness

Just like going for a wellness checkup with your doctor, checking in on your financials is an important part of a well-rounded healthy lifestyle.

Flood

View resources to prepare for and recover from flood situations.

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SDSU Extension encourages switching to written land lease agreements when oral leases automatically renew on Sept. 1

August 22, 2025

Oral agricultural land lease agreements automatically renew on Sept. 1, 2025, and South Dakota State University Extension experts strongly encourage transitioning to written lease agreements.