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Free tax return assistance can be obtained at several sites in Iowa.

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Prices for food and fuel, two commodities you can't do without, are up dramatically. Wages are stagnant, unemployment is on the rise, and credit is harder to get. Get advice on preparing for recession.

house Buying a House is a Major Financial Decision

Owning a home is a goal for many families, and can provide both personal and financial benefits. Home ownership is not for everyone, however. If you decide buying a house is right for you, there will be many financial factors for you to consider.

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Finances News from Iowa State University Extension
1/6/2009 - Money Talk Offers Three Ways for Women to Learn about Finances
Money TalkIowa State University Extension program offered on the Web, by mail, or in face-to-face classes in February and March.
12/30/2008 - Techniques to Improve Your Success at Farmers’ Market
A farmers’ market is a place where farmers must be marketers, creating an appealing, professional image for themselves and their farms and providing consistent, high-quality products and service that satisfy customers.
12/22/2008 - Experts Provide Resources to Manage Finances in Times of Economic Crisis
Extension experts from across the country answer questions and offer free resources for personal finances during tough times.
12/16/2008 - Average Value of Iowa Farmland Nears $4,500 an Acre in 2008 Survey
2008 Land Value Trend$560 an acre increase over 2007 is the second-highest ever recorded during 67 years of ISU survey.