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MSU Extension's goal is that every Michigan resident has the opportunity to participate in personal finance and home ownership education. We educate a diverse audience regardless of their financial status. MSU Extension has certified housing and money management counselors that deliver trusted, unbiased education that is easy to understand and can demystify common money and home ownership best practices. Our university programs and resources help Michigan residents navigate the financial life of themselves and their families.
Along with our core programs, MSU Extension can offer one-time presentations that target emerging issues within our communities. Current presentations include:
- The Rent Smart program covers the financial preparation, basic rental process, and continual good tenant conduct.
- "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?" explores the practical considerations as well as helps families understand the sensitivity, consequences and conflicts surrounding the passing on of personal possessions.
Impact of our programs for Michigan residents
Working to Keep Michigan Families in their Homes
Members of MSU Extension’s Financial and Homeownership Education Team deliver free foreclosure prevention counseling services directly to Michigan residents.
Foreclosure Prevention Education Impacts 2017
MSU Extension's Financial and Home Ownership Education team delivers foreclosure prevention and intervention education and counseling by MSHDA and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certified housing counselors.
Financial Capability Education Impacts 2017
MSU Extension helps Michigan residents in all aspects of money management. They assist individuals, households, organizations and communities to become more sustainable spenders through education focused on financial capability.
Homeownership Education Impacts 2017
MSU Extension Homeownership Education courses educate homebuyers on advantages of homeownership.
Events
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Feb 22
Show Your Money Smarts Contest 2021
February 22, 2021 – April 23, 2021
Compete with other youth (ages 14-19 as of January 1, 2021) residing in the state of Michigan on your knowledge around financial pitfalls for a chance to win cash prizes.
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Mar 6
Can You Explain Your Tax Bill? - March 6
March 6, 2021 10:00AM – 11:30PM Zoom
Learn the meaning of Tax Day, how property is valued, as well as how local mileages are determined.
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Mar 6
Do You Think Your Property Value is Too High? March 6
March 6, 2021 1:00PM – 2:30PM Zoom
Participants will learn the purpose of their local Board of Review and how it works. Participants will also learn the components of what makes for a good appeal to the Board.
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Mar 8
Retirement Myths and Facts ~ Webinar-March
March 8, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar
Thinking about what your future will look like? To reduce confusion about retirement it is important to separate fact from fiction.
News
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Food safety before and after a flood
Published on March 5, 2021
Food safety tips to prepare for and recover from flooding. -
Investment scams: Protect yourself
Published on February 28, 2021
Protect yourself and your money - use skepticism, knowledge, and common sense to guide your decisions. -
What can you do to avoid financial fraud?
Published on January 18, 2021
A little suspicion can help to protect you from fraud. -
Are you responsible for the debt of your deceased spouse?
Published on January 18, 2021
Dealing with the loss of a spouse is difficult. Depending on how finances were organized you might or might not be responsible for your spouse's debt.
