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When Your Income Drops: Sharpening Survival Skills

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3501

A loss of income can help you identify values, goals, priorities, and even skills you can sharpen. This fact sheet suggests ways to make the most of your resources, both financial and human. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

When Your Income Drops: Don't Panic -- Take Control

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3497

If economic misfortune strikes you or your family in the form of reduced income, is there anything you can do to minimize the hardship? Yes. This fact sheet provides specific suggestions for taking control of your emotions and finances as you navigate new challenges. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

When Your Income Drops: Making Ends Meet

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3498

When your income drops, you can take a close look at your obligations and make informed decisions about what to do. This fact sheet outlines five "Cs" to making ends meet. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

What Your Attorney Should Know

by Anna Schremmer Renae Riedy Erin Petersilie

MF3454

You can save time and money by having necessary information and documents in hand for that first visit to your attorney and other estate planning professionals. Includes a checklist of information your attorney will need. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2019

Estate Planning Goals

by Anna Schremmer Renae Riedy Erin Petersilie

MF3453

When doing estate planning, consider the objectives you want to achieve through the process. This checklist can help you set priorities as you begin the estate planning process. 2 pages, color

Published Date: Apr 2019

Managing Stress and Pursuing Wellness in Times of Tight Margins (Presentation)

by Lindy Berg Sean Brotherson

MF3410

This lesson increases awareness of farm stress, explores key issues, and provides guidance for coping with stress and identifying resources. The PDF can be used in conjunction with the facilitator’s guide, as handouts for participants, or as a presenter reference. Includes information for obtaining the slides in Powerpoint format, if you prefer. 27 slides, color.

Published Date: Jun 2018

Managing Stress and Pursuing Wellness in Times of Tight Margins, Lesson Evaluation

by Lindy Berg Sean Brotherson

MF3411

Farm and ranch families experience more stress during challenging economic times. Use this evaluation after teaching the lesson (MF3409). 1-page, color.

Published Date: Jun 2018

Planning Your Wedding

by Elizabeth Kiss Melanie Bostwick

MF3380

Planning ahead for your wedding can help you stay within your financial means and put you on the path to happily ever after. This worksheet helps you plan for your wedding, including costs and responsibilities. 6 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2017

Dogs, Cats, and Birds, Oh My! Factoring Pet Costs into a Family Budget

by Katherine S. Mielitz Elizabeth Kiss

MF3368

Choosing a family pet requires consideration of many factors, including the expenses associated with pet ownership. This fact sheet explains many of the costs involved and includes a budget worksheet to help you plan. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2018

Managing Stress and Pursuing Wellness in Times of Tight Margins, Facilitator’s Guide

by Lindy Berg Sean Brotherson

MF3409

This lesson increases awareness of farm stress, explores key issues, and provides guidance for coping with stress and identifying resources. This guide includes notes for the slides in the lesson presentation and guides the facilitator in teaching the lesson. 12 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2018

The Wedding Spending Game

by Elizabeth Kiss Cindy Williams

MF3381

Planning ahead for your wedding can help you stay within your financial means. This game walks participants through decisions they need to make about wedding costs and provides opportunities for better communication about a wedding budget. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2017

With This Ring... We Plan! Fact Sheet

by Cindy Williams Elizabeth Kiss

MF3378

Planning a wedding is thrilling. It can also be stressful. There are many decisions to be made, from the smallest details to bigger ones such as type of wedding. This fact sheet explores wedding planning and getting married from a financial standpoint, and it suggests several areas you and your partner will want to discuss as you build your future life together. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2017

With This Ring... We Plan! Leader's Guide

by Cindy Williams Elizabeth Kiss

MF3379

Planning a wedding is thrilling. It can also be stressful. This leader's guide includes tips for presenting the lesson and activities to use with participants. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Aug 2017

Advance Health Care Planning in Kansas

by Erin Yelland

MF3280

By stating your health care preferences in writing before a health crisis occurs, you can ensure that you will receive the type or degree of care that you want. There are many different and unique documents to help you plan for your future. This booklet will guide you through these valuable tools and give you the resources to plan for your future needs. 12-page, b/w.

Published Date: May 2016

Spend Some, Save Some, Share Some: Family Budgeting, Fact Sheet

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3306

If you’ve ever wondered if your household’s spending, saving, and sharing is on track to support your goals, perhaps it’s time to revisit those guidelines and expectations, and update them for how you live today. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2016