News
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Understanding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Published on March 25, 2020
What repayment plans qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness? -
How to grow youth financially
Published on February 25, 2020
Gain new ideas for teaching youth about money and what they need to know to be successful. -
SMART goal tips for success
Published on February 17, 2020
Success with a SMART goal involves creating an action plan including milestones and strategies to overcome hurdles. -
Youth can build credit history through positive use of credit cards
Published on December 13, 2019
Credit cards can aid in building a credit score if you use them wisely. -
Using escape boxes in financial literacy or workforce readiness programs
Published on November 18, 2019
Escape boxes can provide a great review activity at the end of programming. -
Are youth ready for a financial emergency?
Published on October 22, 2019
Help youth start saving now in preparing for an emergency they may encounter. -
Smart students add good credit scores to their school agenda
Published on October 8, 2019
While still in high school or college, students should not forget the importance of building a positive credit report. -
Jumpstart’s Reality Check gives youth insight into what it costs to support an adult lifestyle
Published on September 17, 2019
What income will you need to support your perfect lifestyle? -
Teach youth about credit cards through hands-on scavenger hunt
Published on September 4, 2019
Youth can learn key words in credit card applications and participate in a fun activity to read the fine print. -
Financial management: Protect your reputation as a 4-H volunteer
Published on August 9, 2019
Michigan 4-H financial management procedures are designed to protect the reputation of 4-H volunteers against allegations of misuse of funds.