Financial Basics

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Money Talk for Women

The goal of Money Talk for Women is to increase participant’s knowledge on the topics of financial basics, estate planning, insurance, investing, and retirement planning.

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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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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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Student Loan Repayment

Many people can be intimidated by student loans and the repayment process. Learn about the different types of student loans and repayment plans the U.S. Department of Education offers borrowers.

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Strategies for Households

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

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Calculating Personal Net Worth

Fact sheet on calculating personal net worth.

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PowerPay: Debt Management Tool

PowerPay is a free debt management tool created by Utah State University Extension. It helps users calculate how long it will take a person to pay off debt with multiple different plans.

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Personal Financial Management During a Health Crisis

A health crisis can have both immediate and long-term impacts on our personal financial management. Take these steps to get control of your finances during a health crisis.

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Budgeting With an Irregular Income

If you are a business owner, farmer, rancher, earn based on sales commissions, or are seasonally employed, you may not have consistent income from month to month.

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Save Money by Winterizing Your Home

Fall is the perfect time to begin preparing your home for colder winter temperatures and the higher energy costs that come with them. Learn some expert tips for preparing your home today!