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  HOME > SAVER RESOURCES > UTAH SAVES NEWSLETTER > MAY 2009 NEWSLETTER

 
 

Utah Saver

                                                                                                                        

                                          Initiatve of USU Extension, United Way and other community partners

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In This Issue
Utah CA$H Expo
Podcasts
Memorial Day
Frugal Tip of the Month
Dave Ramsey Winner
For the Youth
Finances: the next level
Green Rebates
Mortgage issues?
 
    
Upcoming Events 
May 15 - Sandy

Upcoming Classes
Click on name of class for more information 

 Northern Utah:  

May 6 - Logan
 
May 9 - Logan
 
May 12 - Tooele
 
May 13 - SLC

Home Buyer Program
 
May 14 - SLC
 
May 19 - Provo
 
 May 20 - Logan

May 20 - SLC            

 

 
May 21 - Provo
 
 
May 21 - SLC  Bargain Bonanza
ConsumerCents: Credit Card Basics & Savings/Checking Accounts
 
Eastern Utah:
May 12, 14, 19, 21 - Carbon
 

May 14 - Duchesne How Advertisers Mess with our Mind and our Wallets 

 
May 11, 13, 18, 20 - San Juan
South Western Utah:

There are currently no classes scheduled at the time of this newsletter release. Please click on link below for updated classes. We apologize for this inconvenience.



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Pre-register at www.utahcashexpo.com
 
Credit and Savings Help Expo (CASH Expo) will be held back to back with the Utah Job Expo (www.utahjobexpo.com

When: Friday, May 15
Time: 12:0 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: South Towne Expo Center,
              9575 South State St., Sandy
The Cost:   Free

Special Features:
There will be classes for adults and youth between the ages of 12 - 17. Some classes will be held in Spanish.  

Click here to link to the topics that will be covered!

Podcasts available on Consumer Rights 
 
Stephen Brobeck, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), was in Utah for the month of April. He came to share his knowledge and insight in to consumer issues with Utahns. You can download some of Dr. Brobeck's lectures from online for free!
 
Listen on your Time! Podcasts can help. Click here for podcasts directions.
 
How to Celebrate Memorial Day
by about.com 

Remembering the fallen soldiers of our US Military is the sole reason Memorial Day even exists. Don't let a tight wallet come in between your remembrance. Read this article to learn 6 ways to memorialize those brave men and women in your local community. 
 
Frugal Tip of the Month

Make your own cleaner!

It's good for the environment, it's good for you, and it's good for your wallet. Why not take a few things you probably already have in your home to create great cleaning products...
 
Dave Ramsey Drawing Winner 
 
Congratulations to Lynette Perkins from Kaysville for winning two tickets to see Dave Ramsey Live at the E-Center on May 16.
 
Here is what Lynette had to say about winning, "Thank you! I'm excited to go! I've listened to all his CD's and am enrolled to his program through Zions Bank!"
 

Dave Ramsey is known for his practical advice in helping people deal with financial problems. He is an author of 14 books for adults and kids, host of radio and TV shows, and the creator of Financial Peace University.

To purchase tickets go to: www.daveramsey.com
For the Youth:
Mother's Day Craft Projects

Kaboose.com is a great website which has Mother's Day craft projects for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school level children. The crafts use items that are typically found around the house. That means you have a free or low-cost gift for your mother this year!
 
Inflation-proof your portfolio
By Laura Bruce * Bankrate.com
 
As government printing presses spew money to thwart the recession, there's a concern that inflation will be an unwanted consequence. Perhaps not the mind-boggling inflation of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when mortgage rates pushed into the 16 percent to 18 percent range, but a significant spike in any event. To read further...
Try This At Home 
 
Interested in becoming more involved in the green movement? Here is a great factsheet on rebates and credits for energy efficiency upgrades. Not ready to take the leap for energy efficiency? Start of small. USU Extension Energy Consumers website has great tips to save money around the house, in the car, or general consumer tips.
 
Mortgage Late?
Don't Lose Your Home.
 
 
Find out what you can do to prevent foreclosure. This brochure offers TIPS, HUD approved Housing Counseling Agencies, and other services.  The Foreclosure Prevention Workbook is a decision-making tool for homeowners exploring ways to save their homes. These resources have been provided by the Utah Housing Coalition.  
 
Fill out this online form to see if you qualify for mortgage relief.