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First real job? Start thinking about your finances
Published on September 25, 2017
Three strategies to make the most of your new paycheck. -
Use a gift card for youth money management education
Published on August 16, 2017
There are ways to add education to any shopping trip that uses a gift card. -
Save, spend, share, invest: Four ways to use your money — Part 3
Published on August 3, 2017
Sharing money can help others as well as increase our own life skills. -
The United States still has a need for youth financial education
Published on August 3, 2017
A 2017 report shows 22 percent of American youth lack basic financial literacy skills. -
Save, spend, share, invest: Four ways to use your money — Part 1
Published on August 2, 2017
Saving money can be fun when youth learn to make their own decisions and plan for their own goals. -
School starting soon: Decisions on what to buy
Published on August 2, 2017
Kids will soon be back in school again to start another year. Now is a good time to work with your kids on purchases for school. -
Save, spend, share, invest: Four ways to use your money — Part 2
Published on August 2, 2017
Spending money involves making choices based on needs and wants. Creating a spending plan helps youth make wise decisions. -
Canning season is a great time to practice money management skills
Published on July 28, 2017
Adding financial practice to canning and preserving produce can strengthen skills for the whole family. -
Michigan 4-H Fire Explorers Club comes to the rescue while building future firefighters
Published on July 19, 2017
With a diminishing number of volunteers in emergency services, including firefighters and emergency medical technician crews, one Upper Peninsula township faced a growing problem. -
Michigan’s first Borlaug-Ruan interns credit 4-H for their success
Published on July 13, 2017
In just three years, two Michigan youth have received the prestigious Borlaug-Ruan International Internship, an honor bestowed on individuals who fight for food security for all.