MSU Extension MI Money Health

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  Spring clean your credit report

  Published on April 6, 2020
  Make it a habit to check your credit report on a regular basis.

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  How much did your vacation actually cost

  Published on March 9, 2020
  Using a credit card to pay for vacation can easily add up to more than you planned.

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  How to avoid work from home scams

  Published on March 4, 2020
  Working from Home may not generate the income that you expect.

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  Currently in foreclosure

  Published on March 4, 2020
  Will my kid’s schoolwork be affected? Life goes on even during foreclosure. You and your children can get and keep organized to make a smooth transition to new housing.

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  Carrying our debt into retirement

  Published on March 3, 2020
  Older consumers are carrying more debt, including mortgage, credit card and even student loan debt, into their retirement years.

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  Unfair debt collection

  Published on March 3, 2020
  Many consumers are not aware that they have debts in collections.

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  Those with little financial means can still leave a legacy

  Published on February 6, 2020
  Older and disabled Americans: Financial strain does not preclude leaving a good financial legacy.

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  Mystery shopper jobs might be scams

  Published on February 6, 2020
  The good fortune of being a mystery shopper can become a misfortune for scam victims.

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  The dirty dozen tax scams

  Published on January 30, 2020
  Tax papers need to be aware of fraudulent activity that revolves around tax preparation and filing.

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  What is card cracking

  Published on January 30, 2020
  Card cracking scams lure college students with the appeal of quick cash.