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It's Your Money It's Your Money is a column from Colorado State University Extension on family finance and money management.
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Banking and Credit A Financial Tale of Two Dads Banks for Young People Checking credit reports Choosing Credit Cards Consolidating student loans continued Consolidating student loans Credit card trap snaps shut during the holidays Credit Card Usage Credit Counseling Agencies Credit Reports Credit Scores Establishing Credit Fast Credit Report Access On-line Filing bankruptcy is a last resort Final Tips for Students on Credit Card Use Financing a Car Foreign Countries: The Best Way to Pay Fraud in Telemarketing of Credit Card Protection Home buyers may choose between loans Keeping up with Bills after Job Cut Need Help Getting Out of Debt? Repaying debt Resources Available to Help with Student Loans Save Money on Bank Charges Teens and Credit Cards The straight skinny on interest-only mortgages Tips for Students on Credit Update on Credit Bureau, Internet Access Columns Using Check Registers to Track Income and Expenses Youths and Credit Card Use Go to top of this page. Consumer Products and Services Airline Policies on Canceled or Delayed Flights Airlines and Lost Baggage Be cautious when seeking debt-counseling services Between jobs during the holidays Buying a Car - Part 1 Buying a Car - Part 2 Buying a Car Buying a digital calendar Buying a New Car Buying a Used Car Canceling Contracts Cellular Phones Cellular Service Changing your vehicle insurance Children and Money Cleaning Products Comparing long-distance services Computerless in Fort Collins? Consumer Reports Consumer's Resource Handbook a Must-Have Doing your rental car insurance homework Don’t make it easy for a thief to ruin your vacation Evaluating Online Retail Sites Financial web sites Games are low-cost Holiday fun Give gifts that help kids grow mentally, imaginatively Health Club Contracts Hidden Car Warranties Holiday shopping on the Web Holiday Spending Home Exercise Machines How to buy a car online – and how to avoid scams Inspections are a Crucial Part of Home Buying Process Internet Shopping - Part 1 Internet Shopping - Part 2 Investigate long-term care insurance before purchase Keeping your car longer pays off Lasik Surgery (Cont'd) Lasik Surgery Long Distance Carriers Long-Distance Rates Simplified Long-term care insurance is complicated consideration Looking for an Internet Service Provider? Making power payments on consumer debts Paying for Nursing Homes Prepaid phone cards are simple and convenient Preventing Internet and Telemarketing Fraud Protect Yourself From Telemarketers Reduce your risk of identity theft Rental car insurance continued Renting a Car Sharpskates Shopping for smart holiday gifts without leaving home Signing Contracts Spending Time with Your Family this Holiday Season Strong Positive Thoughts Summer Biking The New Version of the 2001 Consumer Action Handbook is Now Available Tips on how to avoid identity theft Travel Insurance Treadmills may offer you the way to keep in shape Trip Trap Vehicle Lease vs. Vehicle Purchase Web site helps those who are looking for work Welfare to Work Program What can young people do that is fun during their summer vacations Go to top of this page. Estate Planning Get Started on Estate Planning Records and Estate Planning Reverse mortgages may help homeowners keep their homes Go to top of this page. Financial Planning Allowances and Alternatives Annuities Avoiding conflict means learning how to listen Broadening the Concept of Wealth Far Beyond Money Cash Management is Key to Wealth Check out this system to work toward your financial goals Children as Resources Choosing a Financial Planner Colorado Prepaid Tuition Fund Communication styles Continuation of O'Neill letter Covering financial obligations in times of unemployment Create a safe haven for your records Developing a Financial Plan Direct Deposit Your Tax Refund Discussing your financial plans with your children Donating Goods Earned Income Credit Available to Some Educating youth about money matters Exploring exchange-traded funds for your financial portfolio Financial Check Up - Part 2 Financial Check Up Financial Checkup continued ... Financial Planner Referral Organizations Financial Planning Resource for Next Year Financial planning tools can help families succeed Financial Security on edge Financial web sites Finding Money Maturity Finding money to save Gimmicks waste your money Good health and financial planning use similar methods Handling Squabbles About Cash Flow with Your Spouse Heart-to-heart talks give marriage fiscal and emotional strength Higher education and hard work do pay off Higher Education Tax Advantages Holiday Gift of Financial Experience Holiday Peace of Mind Holidays can be fun without breaking the bank How to sort and store records efficiently If you lose your job It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now Keeping Holiday Expenses in Line with Income Legal Agreements in Relationships Lower Home Energy Bills Mission statements can help families plan for financial security New Graduates and Money Management Con. New Graduates and Money Management Newlyweds can avoid financial arguments by communicating Paying off the Mortgage Personal Financial Assessment Pros and Cons of the Colorado Prepaid Tuition Fund Range of information available for reverse mortgages Retirement Planning - Part 3: How Much Do You Need? Retirement Planning - Part 5: Resources Retirement Planning - Part 6: Web Sites Retirement Planning - Part 7: Long-term Care Expenses Retirement Planning - Part 8: Managing Money During Retirement Reverse Mortgages - Part 1 Reverse Mortgages - Part 2 Reverse Mortgages - Part 3 Reverse Mortgages - Part 4 Reverse Mortgages - Part 5 Save on Holiday Spending Save with checkbook register Saving - continued Saving for College Saving for the Future Saving Savings Strategies Simplify: Saving and Enjoying Life Starting a college savings plan for children Stepping down can work to reduce spending Teaching Children About Saving and Sharing Teaching Children About Spending and Borrowing Teaching Children Money Concepts Time-saving strategies for keeping records and paying bills Understanding variable annuities Using Windfalls Wisely Watch out for fake e-mail messages requesting financial information Web resources can help you accomplish a financial fresh start for the new year Women's Financial Information Program Offered Go to top of this page. Insurance Automobile Insurance Coverage Car Insurance Settlement Colorado's change in no-fault insurance Credit rating affects auto insurance costs Do you need travel insurance? Doing your rental car insurance homework Finding extra cash in your budget Finding Your Own Health Insurance Insurance During Job Transitions - Part 2 Insurance During Job Transitions Investigate long-term care insurance before purchase Know your benefits as a displaced worker Long-term care insurance is complicated consideration Private Mortgage Insurance Protection Against Flash Floods Rebuilding after a fire Rental car insurance continued Take the time to review your insurance coverage Travel Insurance Unemployment Insurance Valuble Information on Insurance from the RMIIA Go to top of this page. Investments ABCs of Mutual Funds - Part 1 ABCs of Mutual Funds - Part 2 ABCs of Mutual Funds - Part 3 ABCs of Mutual Funds - Part 4 ABCs of Mutual Funds - Part 5 ABCs of Mutual Funds - Part 6 ABCs of Mutual Funds - Part 7 Annuities Drip Investments DRIPS (Dividend Reinvestment Plans) Financial web sites Ginnie Mae Funds Ginnie Maes Investigate options for highest returns Investing during these troubling times Investing in I Bonds Investing Online Investing Your Money Continued Investing Your Money Investing: How to start small Investment clubs educational, profitable and enjoyable Investment Clubs Investment Clubs Managing Money Since 9/11 Money Management Workshops More on Investments More on Investments Morningstar Information Morningstar's investment information classics Mutual Funds for Young Investors New graduates can achieve financial dreams Online Brokerage Firms Online calculators offer a wealth of financial help Online Trading Pay Yourself First Programs offer financial choices in planning for college Real Estate Investment Trusts, Called REITS Rein in the mind to make good investment strategies Safe Investment Choices Savings Bonds Online Should I invest in the stock market now? Starting an Investment Plan Starting an investment program Stocks Vs. Mutual Funds Switching Mutual Funds Take stock to help recover losses Teaching Children About Investing Tips on Finding Money to Put into an Investment Program Trade Foreign Currency Contracts Understanding variable annuities What Are The Best Investment Choices? What to do with an inheritance Go to top of this page. Retirement Consider Roth IRAs for your retirement portfolio Handling Money in Retirement - Part 1 Handling Money in Retirement - Part 2 Handling Money in Retirement - Part 3 Handling Money in Retirement - Part 4 Handling Money in Retirement - Part 5 Handling Money in Retirement - Part 6 Handling Money in Retirement - Part 7 Handling Money in Retirement - Summary Retirement Planning - Part 3: How Much Do You Need? Retirement Planning - Part 5: Resources Retirement Planning - Part 6: Web Sites Retirement Planning - Part 7: Long-term Care Expenses Retirement Planning - Part 8: Managing Money During Retirement Start planning for retirement Strategies to build toward a successful retirement Useful Tools Available to Plan for Retirement Taxes Child Tax Credit Income tax credit may work for you Job Search Tax Deductions Tax refunds can help plan for the future Tax time means paper chase Tips on Charitable Giving What to do with that tax-return windfall?
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Updated Tuesday, February 26, 2008.

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