SDSU Extension works with consumers across the state of South Dakota to improve their personal finance skills and knowledge. 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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Keep your financial information safe from scams and during emergencies.
Increase your financial knowledge and develop basic skills.
Build a plan to secure your financial well-being.
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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.
Student Loan TIPS (Texting Intervention Program)
According to U.S. Department of Education data, 30% of federal student loans were in deferment and forbearance while 7% were in default (Cho, Johnson, Kiss, O’Neill, Mountain, & Gutter, 2016).
Calculating Personal Net Worth
Fact sheet on calculating personal net worth.
Upcoming Events
Financial Fireside Chats
SDSU Extension will host a weekly series of six free webinars focused on increasing financial knowledge and improving financial well-being on Tuesdays from January 20 to March 10, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT.
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As we enter the holiday season, SDSU Extension wants to remind South Dakotans of the many resources available to help people in personal finance, health and wellness.