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Content by Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Learn about the key qualifications for the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and view some helpful tools and resources for determining if you qualify.

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Budget Adjustments When Inflation Impacts Prices

The prices of regularly purchased items have slowly increased over the past year due to inflation. When this happens, it is time to review your budget to make adjustments in spending.

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Shopping for Car Insurance

Does affordable car insurance mean the cheapest price, or does it mean getting the most for your money?

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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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Financial Planning Tools

A high level of financial literacy, the ability to make sound financial decisions based on your knowledge, will improve your financial well-being.

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Master Health Volunteer Program

A Master Health Volunteer is an earned certification that increases your knowledge in health topics and teaches you to facilitate educational programs for your communities.

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Understanding Your Credit Score

A credit score is an assessment of your creditworthiness. Lenders use the credit score to determine whether or not to lend to you, what the interest rate will be on the loan, and other terms that impact the cost of credit for the consumer.

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Stress and Mental Health Resources Available to South Dakota Producers, Family Members and Friends

August 14, 2020

April blizzards, wet planting and harvest conditions, low commodity prices, and trade concerns made 2019 a stressful year for many South Dakotans.

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Growing Active Readers

These lessons and activities bring together evidence-based environmental and behavioral changes to promote improved long-term health outcomes.

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Personal Finance Lessons for Teachers and Parents

Personal finance knowledge and skills develop throughout each person’s lifetime. A number of free resources are available to assist parents and teachers in developing youth financial skills.