MSU Extension MI Money Health

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• Three ways home equity can provide future financial independence

  Published on August 31, 2016
  Include your home equity as an asset when planning for your retirement.

• Understand the pros and cons of income-driven plans for student loan repayment

  Published on August 31, 2016
  Knowing these pros and cons can help you make the right decision for you.

• Simplify the foreclosure process - get educated by a foreclosure counselor

  Published on August 24, 2016
  Most distressed homeowners counseled by Michigan State University Extension, 78 percent, were able to keep their homes.

• Creating a spending plan to save for next summer break

  Published on August 24, 2016
  Planning ahead can make saving for summer vacations a little less stressful.

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  How to help your teen stay within budget while school shopping

  Published on August 18, 2016
  As school approaches, young adults should be smart consumers in order to stay within their budget. Here are some tips to help youth and adults while school shopping.

• Using health insurance to prevent back to school illness and injury

  Published on August 8, 2016
  Now is the time to schedule students for their free annual wellness visit.

• How much money does it take to retire?

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Planning for retirement is different for everyone. Plan ahead and take these pieces of advice to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Are repayment plans effective in preventing foreclosure?

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Catching up on a delinquent mortgage can be challenging. Here are ways to help you get back on track.

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  Health insurance: will it free me of expensive medical costs?

  Published on July 28, 2016
  Medical care can be expensive. Insurance helps with prevention and acute care.

• Pros and cons of paying off loans in full versus monthly

  Published on July 25, 2016
  Does it make good financial sense to pay a loan in full or make the regular monthly payments?