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Currently in foreclosure
Published on March 4, 2020
Will my kid’s schoolwork be affected? Life goes on even during foreclosure. You and your children can get and keep organized to make a smooth transition to new housing. -
Carrying our debt into retirement
Published on March 3, 2020
Older consumers are carrying more debt, including mortgage, credit card and even student loan debt, into their retirement years. -
Youth thrive when adults support and encourage “youth voice”
Published on February 24, 2020
Adults can help youth thrive by encouraging youth voice and establishing a positive relationship with them. -
Those with little financial means can still leave a legacy
Published on February 6, 2020
Older and disabled Americans: Financial strain does not preclude leaving a good financial legacy. -
Mystery shopper jobs might be scams
Published on February 6, 2020
The good fortune of being a mystery shopper can become a misfortune for scam victims. -
Statewide tourism assessment program identifies action items and barriers for small town Michigan communities interested in bettering themselves.
Published on February 5, 2020
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Assessment program provides small town communities different strategies to better themselves via with capturing first-time visitor perspectives first and sharing them second. -
What is card cracking
Published on January 30, 2020
Card cracking scams lure college students with the appeal of quick cash. -
“Bad Credit Ok!” How to avoid becoming a victim of fraudulent loan companies
Published on January 30, 2020
Beware of loan companies that will steal your money and personal information. -
Are you a victim of tax identity theft?
Published on January 30, 2020
Find out if you are a victim of tax identity theft and what to do about it. -
The dirty dozen tax scams
Published on January 30, 2020
Tax papers need to be aware of fraudulent activity that revolves around tax preparation and filing.