MSU Extension MI Money Health

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• Don’t be in the back-seat when it comes to your retirement: Part 1

  Published on September 28, 2015
  Know the myths and facts surrounding retirement.

• Hey employers! Have you heard about My Retirement Account?

  Published on September 16, 2015
  Saving towards retirement

• What about too good to be true loan modifications?

  Published on September 16, 2015
  Beware of scams as you search for foreclosure prevention assistance.

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  Understanding the results of your housing situation

  Published on September 10, 2015
  Short sales, deed-in-lieu, and foreclosure.

• Take action to improve your credit report and score

  Published on September 1, 2015
  Follow these simple steps to improve your credit report and score.

• Review your credit report today

  Published on August 19, 2015
  Review your credit report and correct errors.

• What are you worth? How to calculate your net worth

  Published on August 17, 2015
  A net worth statement can help plan for future financial decisions.

• Organizing your family records

  Published on August 5, 2015
  Put this task at the top of your to do list!

• Reduce moving madness!

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Whether your move is planned or unexpected, make sure your family records are in order.

• Making retirement a reality series: Part four

  Published on July 27, 2015
  What should women know about retirement?

• Tips to consider when re-entering the housing market as a boomerang buyer

  Published on July 24, 2015
  Why it’s time to consider returning to homeownership after foreclosure.

• Moving? Five questions to help find the right home for you

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Successful ways to think about your life stage needs and wants, plus your goals to assist with housing decisions.

• Six ways to get money savvy after foreclosure

  Published on July 21, 2015
  After foreclosure, financial recovery is possible. Although you have been through difficult times, you have some choices for new beginnings based on your new economic reality.

• Questioning your financial advisor

  Published on July 10, 2015
  A few questions you should be asking.

• If you’re approved for it, you must be able to afford it

  Published on July 8, 2015
  Know what you want to spend before you go shopping.

• The true cost of late fees

  Published on July 8, 2015
  Paying late fees is costing you more than you know.

• Making retirement a reality series: Part one

  Published on July 7, 2015
  How do you define retirement?

• Making retirement a reality series: Part three

  Published on July 7, 2015
  Steps to “buying” a secure retirement.

• Making retirement a reality series: Part two

  Published on July 7, 2015
  How much will I need for retirement?

• How to avoid property tax foreclosure

  Published on June 19, 2015
  Thousands are still losing their homes to property tax foreclosure and it doesn’t have to happen to you.