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Trustworthy education for informed financial decisions

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Having trouble making ends meet and stretching your dollars? In today's economy, you must manage your money every day. We help people make wiser money decisions. We train professionals and individuals how to meet daily, monthly, and longer-term financial goals.

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Postponement of Foreclosure FAQs

Find out more about the new law that allows homeowners to postpone foreclosure by five months. Resources from the Minnesota Home Ownership Center.

Energy Actions to Save $ and Increase Comfort

Energy Actions to Save $ and Increase Comfort

Save energy & money at home. Tips for heating, cooling, doors, windows, water, lights and appliances.

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The Cost of Raising Children

This newly revised online publication helps you estimate the costs of raising children in a two-parent and one-parent family.

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Educational Offerings

Train Professionals

  • Dollar Works 2: Personal Financial Education - Learning how to make financial decisions is key to achieving financial wellness. Dollar Works 2 curriculum is written for the new and experienced teacher or counselor helping people learn about managing money.
  • Building Awareness of Culture and Money - Training for front-line workers explains cultural attitudes toward money. For organizations with Somali, Hmong and Latino clients.
  • Personal and Family Financial Education Mentorship Program - This train-the-trainer program helps grassroots agency staff to meet the educational needs of their clientele. Part of the Center for Personal and Family Financial Education.
  • RentWise - A tenant education certificate program providing train-the-trainer workshops for volunteers, landlords, and social service providers whose clients have poor credit and rental histories. More…

Direct Teaching

  • Minnesota Latino Financial Literacy - A unique Spanish language program teaches financial literacy to Spanish speakers in an effort to strengthen Minnesota’s Latino communities.

Contact Information

Call today to schedule the program that's right for you!

Patricia Olson
Program Leader
University of Minnesota Extension
32 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
(612) 624-1786
pdolson@umn.edu

Program Team
Family Resource Management Educators

 

 
 
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