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Family Resource Management

Debt Reduction/Credit Management
With the use and misuse of credit so widespread, the LSU AgCenter Extension Service offers several programs to help consumers get a handle on this problem and help them better understand credit. Some available programs include:
  • Credit Scoring
  • Downsizing Debt
  • Getting Out of Debt
  • PowerPay
Family Financial Management
LSU AgCenter offers a variety of programs designed to teach basic money management skills, including:
  • All My Money
  • Making Every Dollar Count
  • Money & You
  • Money Matters
Financial Security in Later Life
A national initiative developed to help consumers assess their preparedness for later life financial security and create a plan of action to meet their personal needs and goals. The topics include:
  • Take the Road to Financial Security in Later Life
  • Critical Conversations About Long Term Care
  • Legally Secure Your Financial Future
  • Louisiana Saves
  • Financial Catch-up for Baby Boomers
  • Savings Strategies for Those Who Never Save
  • Retirement Decision-making Issues
Youth Financial Literacy
Several curricula are available to educate youth about financial literacy:
  • Cash Kids
  • High School Financial Planning Program
  • Money on the Bookshelf
  • Welcome to the Real World
Housing
These programs address issues concerning the home:
  • Healthy Indoor Air
  • Mold: A Growing Issue
  • Your Path to Home Ownership
  • LA House - Building Your Louisiana House
Last Updated: 1/14/2009 2:22:19 PM

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