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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.

Planning for Retirement

No matter what your age or when you plan to retire, now is the time to begin saving for retirement. Learn. some tips to help you become more financially secure as you prepare for retirement.

SDSU Extension launches new on-demand financial training

November 15, 2024

Your Money Your Goals is a free, on-demand training course for anyone looking to improve their financial skills.

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America Saves Week (April 6-10, 2026) is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action. Each day of American Saves Week highlights a theme that offers ideas to increase your savings.

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Debt Management

Many people face a financial crisis at some point in their life that can make it difficult to pay bills.

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Health Insurance Benefits: Don’t Let Them Go to Waste

As the end of the calendar year approaches, does your health insurance calendar year also end? Health insurance often provides free preventive care checkups or funds for flexible savings accounts (FSA) or health reimbursement accounts (HRA).

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Saving and Investing: Tools and Calculators

Both saving and investing are important parts of your financial life and there are distinct differences between the two.

Your Money Your Goals On Demand

is a free self-paced online course that helps you learn about budgeting, credit, debt, and saving.

Hands holding a notebook with a meal planning grid drawn out. The grid has sections for breakfast, lunch and dinner across several days.

Reduce Stress With Meal Planning

We all experience a variety of stress in everyday life. One way to reduce unnecessary stress is the plan meals in advance.

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Planning for Holiday Expenses on a Tight Budget

The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends sharing good food and gifts. Unfortunately, this time of sharing can create stress for individuals and families who are living on a tight budget. Planning ahead and making decisions about spending will help the holidays be more enjoyable.