Welcome to Money 2020
Take the steps needed to become financially fit. Use the links at the left to get the following information about personal finance
Tell it Like it Is
First you need to know where you stand today. Identify your values. Talk about what's important to you with family members or others with whom you share finances. Together, develop goals for your future. Then track your spending for a few weeks or a month. Tools for each of these steps can be found under Fact Sheets.
Controlling Spending
Use a receipt record to plan for future spending. Discover new ways to stretch your money while becoming a savy consumer. Check out the Fact Sheets for cost cutting ideas.
Increasing Savings
Look in the Fact Sheet section to see a collection of saving strategies. Find money to save through creative activities. Take advantage of compound interest. Learn investment basics by completing the home study, Investing for Your Future online, or purchase a copy of the print version through WSU Extension Publications.
Reducing Debt
If you'd like help deciding how to pay down your debt, consider using the PowerPay Program developed by Utah State University Extension. There are two on-line versions from which to choose, or you can buy a copy of the program for your own computer.
A Financial Fitness Workbook
Did you find your way to this page but have never seen the publication, Money 2020 a Financial Fitness Workbook? You can order a copy from the WSU Extension Publications website or by calling 800-723-1763. The bulletin number is: EB1914 and the cost is $6.00 (plus tax and shipping). Check out other money management publications at the web site listed to the left.
eXtension
Register for an ID, see information on other topics for life-long learning at eXtension main page.
Debtor Education
Face-to-face Debtor Education classes are available at three locations in Washington State - Spokane, Chelan/Douglas, and Grays Harbor counties. Check for current programs under Debtor Education.