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Money Smart Week

• Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
• Saturday, April 16, 2022, 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

Ready to get Money Smart?

We are celebrating Money Smart Week from April 9-16. There are plenty of webinars both this week and in the past that you can learn from. Register for the following seminars here.

Do you find that you are overspending on food and groceries? Or, do you want to adjust your food budget to cover other necessary bills? In this session, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will:

• Assess recommended guidelines for spending on groceries.
• Walk through user-friendly tools to help you make informed decisions on grocery purchases.
• Review planning ideas that can let you take charge of your food budget in a way that works best for your household.

Leave the session with access to Spend Smart. Eat Smart. resources that make it easy to eat well on a budget.

Presented by:

• Suzanne Bartholomae, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist, Financial Health and Wellbeing, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
• Christine Hradek, MPH, Coordinator, SNAP-Ed and EFNEP Programs, Human Sciences Extension and Outreach

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Is your credit keeping you from the home, car, or job of your choice? In this session, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will:

• Explain what a credit score is and how it changes.
• Introduce key steps you can take to boost your credit score.

Leave the session with tools to help you monitor and address common issues in your credit report that could be unfairly impacting your score. This session will include links to the CFPB’s free publications and resources so you understand your rights.

Presented by:

• Heather Brown, Ed.D, CFPB FinEx Program Lead
• Eileen Marutiak, CFPB, Community Affairs Outreach Specialist

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Are you thinking about buying a new home or refinancing a current home? Are you unsure how to find a reputable lender and low-risk loan? In this session, North West Housing Partnership will:

• Outline the home buying (or refinancing) process, including lending considerations.
• Explain predatory lending.
• Cover common characteristics of housing discrimination and predatory lending.
• Provide tips and tools to avoid predatory lenders.

Leave the session with an understanding of the steps involved in buying or refinancing a home, including what a reputable lender and credible loan should look like. Leave the session prepared to sign new home loan documents with confidence!

Presented by:

• Paula Bush, ECHM, Associate Director, HUD Certified Housing Counselor, North West Housing Partnership
• Michelle S. Hill, ECHM, Program Manager, HUD Certified Housing Counselor, North West Housing Partnership

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Social Security touches the lives of every American and is a vital part of any financial plan. Securing today and tomorrow starts with being informed. In this session with the Social Security Administration:

• Learn the entitlement factors for retirement, spouse, ex-spouse, and survivor benefits.
• Gain an understanding of the options to start benefits at various ages and the effect of wages on them.
• Expand your knowledge of Social Security’s online tools and resources at www.ssa.gov, including applying for benefits.

To enhance your experience, have your Social Security statement with you by going to www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

Presented by:

• Doug Nguyen, Social Security Administration, Regional Communications Director
• Charo Boyd, Social Security Administration, Public Affairs Specialist

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Last updated April 12, 2022