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Spend Some, Save Some, Share Some: Family Budgeting, Leader's Guide

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3307

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. The leader's guide includes teaching tips and budgeting worksheets. 6-page, b/w.

Published Date: Aug 2016

Health Insurance Smarts: Health Savings Accounts

by Roberta Riportella Elizabeth Kiss

MF3301

Updated for 2020. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are special accounts that consumers set up to put money aside to be used for future health-care expenses. Depending on individual circumstances, HSAs may provide a way for a consumer to experience savings through smaller health insurance deductibles and income tax reduction. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Sep 2016

Individual Retirement Accounts

by Debra Wood

MF3212

This guide explains Traditional and Roth IRAs, and discusses who can contribute to an IRA, how to set one up, and how much can be contributed. It also explores the tax consequences of different IRAs at different income levels. Revised for 2019. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Jan 2019

Shopping for an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

by Debra Wood

MF3211

An IRA can be an important tool to help achieve a financially secure retirement. This guide explains how to evaluate different IRAs before investing. A worksheet is provided to help compare various IRA options. Revised for 2019. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Jan 2019

Keys to Embracing Aging: Financial Affairs

by LaVona S. Traywick Amy F. Hosier Erin Yelland

MF3265

A financial plan is a healthy lifestyle choice that contributes to optimal aging. 6-page, color.

Published Date: Dec 2015

Health Insurance Smarts: Understand Enrollment Periods

by Roberta Riportella Elizabeth Kiss

MF3187

Updated for 2018. Learn what open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage mean for you and your family. Includes important terms and guidelines for when to enroll. Part of the Health Insurance Smarts series. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2018

Health Insurance Smarts: Finding a Network Provider

by Roberta Riportella Elizabeth Kiss

MF3191

An important consideration when selecting a health insurance plan is the network of providers. This publication explains what a provider network is and how choosing a provider within your plan network affects your health care costs. Part of the Health Insurance Smarts series. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

Health Insurance Smarts: Ways to Get Insurance

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3169

Updated for 2020. Outlines a variety of ways to get health insurance. Includes a glossary of terms and enrollment deadline information. The first in a series related to health insurance literacy. 2 pages, color

Revision Date: Apr 2020

Prepárese Financieramente: Tome Pasos Antes de un Desastre; Boletín Informativo (Spanish)

by Family Resource Management Program Focus Team Family Resource Management Program Focus Team

MF3055S

Get Financially Prepared: Take Steps Ahead of Disaster, Fact Sheet. Spanish translation of fact sheet outlining ways to prepare for disaster. Includes suggestions for keeping important documents and information in a grab-and-go box. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Dec 2014

Health Insurance Options for Kansas Immigrants: ACA Facts

by Roberta Riportella

MF3182

This fact sheet outlines health insurance options for legal immigrants in Kansas. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2015

Decisions after a Death: Practical Suggestions Regarding Funerals or Memorial Services

by Elizabeth Kiss Joan Kahl

MF3122

Helps families navigate issues related to funeral planning and expenses. 2-page.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Decisions after a Death: Practical Suggestions Regarding Financial and Legal Matters

by Elizabeth Kiss Joan Kahl

MF3123

Helps families navigate issues related to legal and financial matters following the death of a loved one. 2-page, b/w.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Get Financially Prepared: Take Steps Ahead of Disaster, Leader’s Guide

by Family Resource Management Program Focus Team Family Resource Management Program Focus Team

MF3056

Teach participants about the need for a household inventory and adequate insurance, how to create a grab-and-go box, and how to document damage, recovery, and expenses of a disaster. 4 p.

Published Date: Aug 2012

Know Your Credit, Fact Sheet

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3081

Provides learners with information and tools to manage their credit, including how to obtain and monitor your credit report, how to use credit wisely, and basics of credit card law. Updated for 2023. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2024

Know Your Credit, Leader's Guide

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3082

Provides learners with information and tools to manage their credit, including how to obtain and monitor your credit report, how to use credit wisely, and basics of credit card law. Leader's Guide includes tips and activities to use when presenting the lesson. Updated for 2023. 4-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Mar 2024