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Avoiding scams: What teens should know

Published on March 2, 2022
Resources for teens to protect themselves from scams, fraud and identity theft.
Choices and challenges: Consumer Savvy curriculum helps youth be more aware about advertising and marketing

Published on December 16, 2021
In this second part of being consumer savvy, learn about the influence of advertising.
Choices and challenges: Consumer Savvy curriculum helps youth be wise and ethical consumers

Published on December 14, 2021
Consumer Savvy curriculum provides hands-on activities to help youth make good ethical consumer decisions.
Learning about money management can be fun and hands-on

Published on December 1, 2021
Updated personal finance activity helps teens learn about putting together a monthly budget.
4-H Financial Fitness and Fun online lessons

Published on November 30, 2021
Ten online lessons to educate youth ages 12-19 about financial topics.
Five tips that help teens be successful with money

Published on November 18, 2021
Landed your first job? Now follow these tips that will significantly impact your financial future.
Statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine

Published on July 22, 2021
Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth.
Youth money management education is important

Published on April 23, 2021
4-H Clover Cents provide online video resources to teach youth money management concepts.
Adulting 101 classes offered by MSU Extension

Published on December 7, 2020
Are your older teens ready to leave for college or be on their own? Are they prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Consider MSU Extension’s Adulting 101 classes.
Are you creditworthy?

Published on September 29, 2020
Credit scores, credit reports and the five C’s can all affect your creditworthiness.