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Personal Finances

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.

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Increase your financial knowledge and develop basic skills.

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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.

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Calculating Personal Net Worth

Fact sheet on calculating personal net worth.

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Renters Insurance

Renters insurnce is important for anyone who is renting a space to live where there is a risk of losing personal property in the event of an emergency.

Upcoming Events

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Aug 18

Dakotafest

Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.

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Sep 01

Organize This! Explore, Adapt, and Implement for Local Impact

SDSU Extension will host an informational webinar to provide an overview of the Organize this! program, including its educational content, timeline, and lessons learned on September 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CDT.