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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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SDSU Extension to discuss estate tax at Sustaining the Legacy conferences

December 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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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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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.

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Equifax Breach: Was your personal information impacted?

On September 7, 2017, news broke that a data breach occurred at Equifax. The stolen information was names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and driver’s license numbers.

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Predatory Lending & Alternative Financial Services

Predatory lending is an action that targets consumers who are in a vulnerable financial situation in which money is needed quickly to take care of a financial emergency.

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Your Money Your Goals On Demand

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

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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.

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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.

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Saving for Large Purchases

Large purchases involve setting goals, making plans and following a strategy to keep your savings plan on pace.