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Upcoming Events
January 30- Ogden
Financial Fitness Fair
February 7- SLC
Upcoming Classes
Click on name of class for more information
Northern Utah:
January 10, 17- Park City
January 17- SLC
January 20 & 28- SLC
January 21- Ogden
South Eastern Utah:
South Western Utah:
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Please let us know how you like this newsletter? Email stephanie.young@usu.edu on the positive or negatives on the new Utah Saver format!
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Utah Saver of the Month:
Bruce Tincher
When Bruce Tincher signed up for the Utah Saves program he received the infamous piggy bank and decided to start filling the bank with only quarters. Once the piggy bank was full, the plan was to set aside that money for his two year old grandson. The first time Bruce filled the bank the quarters totaled up to $180!
Bruce is planning on saving this way until his grandsons sixteenth birthday. Then he will turn the money over to his grandson. If Bruce fills the bank up three times a year for the fourteen years, the time until his grandson turns sixteen, he would have saved over $7,000! That's a car for his grandsons birthday. Wahoo Bruce!
If you are a Utah Saver and would like to be highlighted in the coming months send your story to stephanie.young@usu.edu.
If you are a Utah Saver and have not received a piggy bank, talk to your local extension agent on picking one up. Click here to find the office closest to you.
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A Few Financial Facts Will Help You Stay Calm in Trying Economic Times
By Stephanie Young
Now that the holiday's spending hangover has set in and the economy is still uneasy, what is the next step? The future does not look as bright as it has in the past, but don't get discouraged. Just get smart on things that will keep you afloat. Read on...
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Frugal Tip of the Month:
Drink Water
Yes, any one can make the argument that drinking water instead of soda, coffee, juice, alcohol, tea, and so on is healthier. However, to help water go down that much easier think how much money your saving by turning on the faucet!
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Helpful Website:
StretchThatDollar.com
This website hosts forums which discuss:
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Best coupon practices
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Tips on how to save money at the grocery store and online
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How to make the most out of what you already have
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Cheapest gas in your area
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Individual state recycle and yard sale groups
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Rethinking Retirement in Tough Times
By Steve Santiago *Bankrate.com
Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman once said, "The question isn't at what age I will retire, it's at what income."
While Foreman was savvy enough to parlay a fading boxing career into one that made him millions selling fat-reducing grills, most of us will probably need a well-defined savings strategy if we expect to retire comfortably. Read on...
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For the Youth:
Take a Tour of the
U.S. Mint!
Learn how coins are made and distributed through out the U.S. with out getting of your seat. Take this 15 minute virtual tour. When your done click on kids and teachers on the left hand side for fun games, jokes, and facts about money! |
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