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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Dec 1
Prepare Your Farm for Tax Season Now - Online Workshop -12/1
December 1, 2020 Zoom
Learn to understand financial management topics, such as recordkeeping, tax management, budgeting, analyzing, and setting financial goals.
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Dec 2
Enjoy the Holidays on a Budget!- December 2nd
December 2, 2020 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
This workshop will provide financial tips to help you stay on track during the holiday season.
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Dec 2
Informed Renter - Dec. 2
December 2, 2020 4:00PM – 5:00PM 4 - 5 pm EST Online via Zoom
A rental workshop from MSU Extension will equip you with valuable information about the rental process that will help you navigate the technicalities and avoid costly mistakes.
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Dec 3
Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit-December 3rd
December 3, 2020 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar
Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score?
News
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Are you creditworthy?
Published on September 29, 2020
Credit scores, credit reports and the five C’s can all affect your creditworthiness. -
Give my kid a credit card? Are you crazy?
Published on September 1, 2020
Young people can learn to be responsible money managers by using credit cards. -
Starting over after foreclosure
Published on July 10, 2020
Knowing where your credit stands after foreclosure. -
Children can be victims of identity theft too
Published on July 10, 2020
Learn the warning signs of identity theft and how a child’s personal information can be compromised.
