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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 - The 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:
Energy Star.
Healthy Indoor Air.
Mold: A Growing Issue.
Charting Your Course to Home Ownership Learning Modules.
First Time Homebuyer class schedule for 2010 - 2011.
First Time Homebuyer class pre-registration.
Charting Your Course to Home Ownership