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MI Money Health is the face of the Financial and Homeownership Education workgroup within Michigan State University Extension. We aim to empower Michigan residents to understand financial topics such as money management, homeownership, foreclosure and more. With education and coaching, people have been making better financial decisions resulting in better outcomes.

MI Money Health wants Michigan residents to be financially stable and secure in their homes. 

Contact us toll free at 1-888-MSUE-4MI or find an educator near you in one of our 14 districts.

  • Nancy Latham

    Financial & Homeownership Education Program Instructor
    A HUD approved Housing Counselor specializing in foreclosure prevention assistance, homebuyer education, pre-purchase counseling, and money management.
    lathamn@msu.edu
    586-469-7609

  • Teagen Lefere

    Program Instructor for Financial & Homeownership Education
    HUD approved Housing Counselor. Specializing in foreclosure prevention assistance and home-ownership education.
    leferete@msu.edu
    989-539-7805 ext 5623

  • Brenda Long

    Financial & Homeownership Educator
    Brenda is a Financial & Homeownership Educator based in Ionia County with expertise in money management, home buyer, home foreclosure prevention and intervention education, and health insurance education.
    longbr@msu.edu

  • Elizabeth Martinez

    Educator, Housing Counselor
    HUD certified Housing Counselor, Home Ownership Education, Foreclosure Prevention
    mart1751@msu.edu
    313-494-4965

  • Jinnifer Ortquist

    Financial and Homeownership Educator
    HUD Certified Housing Counselor based in Kent County specializing in Money Management, Credit and Home Ownership Education.
    ortquisj@msu.edu
    616-632-7874

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