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Win some money and gain financial education with Smart Money Contests
Published on March 25, 2021
Invest in yourself during National Financial Literacy Month. -
Michigan 4-H Enrollment
Published on September 1, 2020
Learn the steps to take after selecting a Michigan 4-H club. -
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. -
Reading Makes Cents 4-H curriculum
Published on August 31, 2020
As a digital 4-H curriculum, Reading Makes Cents is a youth financial literacy and money management programming tool. -
Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced through virtual recognition program
Published on July 16, 2020
4-H members honored for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and life skill development. -
Prepare ahead financially to move out on your own
Published on June 12, 2020
Taking a few steps prior to packing and moving out will ensure your transition doesn’t empty your wallet. -
Are you a responsible borrower?
Published on April 20, 2020
Reflect on your current borrowing behaviors before you open a line of credit. -
Create your own March Madness with a Financial Free Throw activity
Published on March 13, 2020
Combining fitness, finances and free throws makes this a game worth playing. -
Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers
Published on March 2, 2020
A guide to financial accountability for 4-H volunteers. -
Financial Manual for 4-H Treasurers
Published on March 2, 2020
A guide to managing money wisely for 4-H treasurers. -
Youth can build credit history through positive use of credit cards
Published on December 13, 2019
Credit cards can aid in building a credit score if you use them wisely. -
Smart students add good credit scores to their school agenda
Published on October 8, 2019
While still in high school or college, students should not forget the importance of building a positive credit report. -
It’s almost FAFSA time – are you ready?
Published on September 17, 2019
If you need help paying for college, technical or career school, check out the options you may be eligible for from the federal government. -
Teach youth about credit cards through hands-on scavenger hunt
Published on September 4, 2019
Youth can learn key words in credit card applications and participate in a fun activity to read the fine print. -
Financial management: Protect your reputation as a 4-H volunteer
Published on August 9, 2019
Michigan 4-H financial management procedures are designed to protect the reputation of 4-H volunteers against allegations of misuse of funds. -
An early understanding of the Rule of 72 is critical to youth financial literacy
Published on June 13, 2019
The Rule of 72 helps investors understand how long it will take for their initial investment to double. -
Talk financial terms with your teens – Part 4
Published on June 6, 2019
Finding interest is interesting. Learn how interest and compound interest can work for and against you. -
Teens have the most valuable component to accumulating wealth
Published on May 21, 2019
Investing early in life delivers the most valuable component to investing—time. -
Talk financial terms with your teens – Part 3
Published on May 13, 2019
Play the right card when dealing with debit and credit cards. -
Over 1,300 youth gain valuable financial education through Michigan 4-H program
Published on April 5, 2019
Money management education is delivered to Michigan youth in a variety of innovative methods in 2019.