Content by Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head

Couple reviewing social security forms and information at a laptop computer.

What You Need to Know About Social Security for Retirement Planning

Social Security benefits are money you get from the government when you retire. You get them if you have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain amount of time.

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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.

A storage closet packed to the ceiling with hoarded items.

Understanding Hoarding and the Impact on a Healthy Home

Excessively acquiring items, even when there is limited space, is a sign of hoarding. Hoarding becomes dangerous when the surplus clutter impacts the ability to maintain a healthy home.

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Money Mentors are certified volunteers trained to provide group and one-on-one financial education in South Dakota communities. This program will aid in building financial capability for South Dakotans.

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.

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Financial Counseling

Financial counseling is a service provided by Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC®) to help individuals and families manage their financial situations more effectively.

SDSU Extension experts receive national awards for mental health, early childhood programming

October 17, 2023

SDSU Extension’s Mental Health First Aid team received a regional Excellence in Extension Team Award, and SDSU Extension Early Childhood Field Specialist Audrey Rider is on the team that won a regional and national Excellence in Multi-State Collaboration Award from the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.

SDSU Extension hosting specialty crop tours near Sturgis, Colton to celebrate 20 years of Annie’s Project

September 01, 2023

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Annie’s Project, South Dakota State University Extension will host tours of two South Dakota specialty crop growing operations.