MSU Extension MI Money Health

News

• The stress of foreclosure is gone, but what about now?

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Understanding the options after a foreclosure can help alleviate the stress.

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  Getting money smart: How can a housing counselor be beneficial

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Who knows best when it comes to housing information?

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  Getting money smart: Five common retirement terms

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Gaining an understanding of retirement terms.

• Use the leap year to prepare for the hidden costs of homeownership

  Published on March 24, 2016
  Whether you’re buying a new home or already own one, there are always unexpected expenses and being prepared can help offset the financial surprise.

• Don’t let foreclosure spring up on you: Control your financial situation

  Published on March 22, 2016
  Take action to prevent losing your home to foreclosure at the first sign of financial trouble.

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  Three ways to spring clean your spending plan to avoid foreclosure

  Published on March 7, 2016
  You can start by tracking your expenses.

• MSU Extension releases post-foreclosure toolkit to help those facing financial crisis

  Published on March 3, 2016
  The toolkit is designed to help people rebuild their financial lives following home foreclosure.

• How to write a foreclosure hardship letter

  Published on February 10, 2016
  Facing the problem is first step to solving the problem.

• Use your shopping hobby to save money on housing expenses

  Published on February 1, 2016
  Put your shopping skills to work this year and save on homeowners insurance, windows, appliances, mortgages and much more.

• Is 2016 your year to return to homeownership after foreclosure?

  Published on January 28, 2016
  Has enough time passed to improve your financial situation enough to become a homeowner again?

• How to write a letter to creditors asking for a payment adjustment

  Published on January 27, 2016
  Start the year by asking for a break.

• How to write a credit dispute letter

  Published on January 21, 2016
  Start the year by correcting your credit report

• Three steps to avoid property tax foreclosure in 2016

  Published on January 19, 2016
  Winter taxes are soon due. Do you have a plan to pay them?

• Six simple tips to ensure you get your security deposit back

  Published on December 31, 2015
  Get your security deposit back from your landlord.

• Beware of customer service scams

  Published on December 29, 2015
  Use caution when using search engines to contact retailers.

• Are post-holiday consumer problems plaguing you?

  Published on December 28, 2015
  Assess your options and act quickly!

• What are homeowner’s options as Michigan’s Step Forward program closes down?

  Published on December 22, 2015
  After five years of helping distressed homeowners, Step Forward Michigan is out of funding.

• The value of your home

  Published on December 18, 2015
  Your home value depends on who needs to know the value of your home and why.

• My mortgage was transferred, who do I pay now?

  Published on December 18, 2015
  The transfer of servicing on your mortgage can be tricky and confusing.

• Will you be my cosigner? Part 1

  Published on December 9, 2015
  Understanding the obligations of a cosigner.