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National and Michigan Jumpstart Coalition provide clearinghouse of financial education resources
Published on December 3, 2018
Finding resources for financial education is made easy with the help of National Jumpstart Coalition and its partner organizations. -
Strategies to make a scavenger hunt educational
Published on November 19, 2018
Creating a money management online scavenger hunt has applications for other youth program education. -
Don’t get scammed this holiday season
Published on November 14, 2018
Protect your wallet, purchases and identity by shopping safer and smarter this holiday season. -
SMART goals make good resolutions all year
Published on October 29, 2018
Creating a SMART goal will help lead to success whether the goal or New Year’s Resolution is to save money, lose weight or exercise more. -
Heyboer named oustanding 4-H alumna
Published on October 16, 2018
Van Buren County 4-H alumna Barbara Haynes Heyboer, of Hudsonville, is among eight 4-H alumni inducted into the prestigious Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society in 2018. -
Preparing Michigan youth for future employment
Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University Extension offers 4-H Youth Development programs that focus on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, career exploration and workforce preparation. -
MSU student and 4-H alumna teaches money management to others and learns along the way
Published on September 4, 2018
Alexis Garbo worked with MSU Extension to develop money management activities during 4-H Exploration Days and increased her financial knowledge in the process. -
Many members can be involved in a 4-H club’s financial business
Published on August 30, 2018
With some forethought, 4-H leaders can design their club so that numerous members have the invaluable experience of handling various aspects of the club’s finances. -
Basic tips for filling out good scholarship applications
Published on August 30, 2018
Increase your chances of getting a scholarship by following these simple tips. -
Online scavenger hunt adds informal education to Exploration Days
Published on August 21, 2018
Utilizing a different educational format can increase education and participation at your event.