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Managing Your Finances

The national recession has hit Oregon communities hard.  OSU Extension Service has put together resources and materials to help people find information that responds to the concerns of families and communities during these tough economic times.

 
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Finding help in tough times – Managing the challenges of the 2009 recession, a list of state resources, community services, and other information.

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Family Finance Management

Feeling that your financial future is out of control?  Our Family Finance Resource Management Program was established to assist families in these tough times, providing resources from OSU Extension Services and other public and private agencies.

 deposit Managing Between Jobs – additional publications through OSU Extension Service on how to manage between jobs.  Topics include talking with creditors, handling stress, setting spending priorities and issues related to children.

Additional Resources

Save for Your Future  - The Save For Your Future© campaign website features a downloadable booklet “How to Save for Your Future—A Guide for Financial Security”, as well as tools and links.

Investing for Your Future - A free, online home study course developed by Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Learn specific ways to "find" money to invest, important investment principles, specific investment products and investment fraud and how to avoid it.

Financial Security in Later Life -  Access the CREES toolkit of educational programs, online tools, and helpful links to start you on your way.

Content Contact: Debra Driscoll

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