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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.

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Calculating Personal Net Worth

Fact sheet on calculating personal net worth.

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Strategies for Households

Fact sheet to help you have a more secure financial future.

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52 Ways to Climate-Proof Your Finances

Fact sheet that offers 52 financial management strategies to implement or habits to develop that individuals and families can take to increase financial resilience and reduce potential financial burdens caused by climate change and extreme weather events.

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Eighteen and a Real Adult Now

That event of becoming an adult throws some new issues at recent graduates and their families. Learn about some of the necessary medical, financial and legal paperwork they will need as they enter the next stage of their lives.

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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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Protecting Yourself From Frauds and Scams

Tactics used by scammers have shifted drastically in recent years, with online scams rising 87% since 2015. Learn how to ecognize and protect yourself from some of the most-common scams in South Dakota.

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Everyday Readiness: Build Your Go Bag, Car Kit, and Stay Bin

While no one wants to think about disasters, odds are you might one day face one. By taking the time to build a go bag, car kit, and stay bin, you can ensure that you and your family have the essentials to stay safe and comfortable.

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Financial Tips for College Students

College is both an exciting and challenging chapter of life—especially when it comes to finances. Learn some expert tips for setting yourself up for financial success throughout college and beyond!

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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.