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• What should a budget look like? Part 1

  Published on November 26, 2014
  Learn how to come up with a budget you can stick to.

• Emergency preparedness: Are your finances in order?

  Published on November 26, 2014
  Know what you will need and how to store it.

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  Understanding concepts and risks of investing

  Published on November 26, 2014
  The ups and downs of investing.

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  The joy of holiday gift returns

  Published on November 25, 2014
  All store return policies are not created equal. Know before you buy!

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  Michigan leaders at the Global Youth Institute

  Published on November 25, 2014
  Michigan 4-H brings strong leaders to the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute; hear their thoughts on the experience.

• Understanding investing

  Published on November 25, 2014
  What are your reasons to invest?

• Ready to jump-start your financial education programs?

  Published on November 25, 2014
  Spark an interest in personal finance using these resources.

• Why should we care if our young people know where their food comes from?

  Published on November 24, 2014
  With the world growing quickly in population and interconnectedness, it is important for today’s youth to recognize the complex system that puts food on their dinner table every day and that they understand that they have the power to make a difference.

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  What a developer looks for and what a municipality is needs to match

  Published on November 24, 2014
  Developers look for certain attributes in a municipality where they may do business. Municipalities should understand what that is, and work to have those attributes already in place.

• That wasn’t the plan!

  Published on November 24, 2014
  Making the most of changes in plans by turning them into even more successful learning lessons.

• Now may be the best time to purchase a home

  Published on November 24, 2014
  If you are mortgage-ready, you may want to buy now.

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  Surviving the Polar Vortex

  Published on November 21, 2014
  When severe cold weather is predicted, what should you do to keep your home and family safe?

• Don’t be afraid to save for retirement

  Published on November 21, 2014
  Learn small steps to saving for retirement.

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  Americans waste almost 50 percent of food produced

  Published on November 21, 2014
  How food date labels cause confusion and food waste.

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  Incorporate fire safe planning into new home construction and remodeling

  Published on November 21, 2014
  Using Firewise safe materials in home construction projects can help home owners avoid a loss in the event of a wildfire in their immediate area.