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Money On Your Mind - A Purdue Extension Resource for Troubling Economic Times

 Arguing About Money
Your money personality influences family financial decision-making and how you communicate about money. There are stress relievers and ways to discuss money that won't add to an already tense time.
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Communicating about MoneyClick Here
Check out Purdue Extension/eXtension resources on communicating about money and money issues.
In troubled financial times, what are we to do?Click Here
Read a practical Purdue Extension and Consumer and Family Sciences article to managing in troubling times.
Managing Tough TimesClick Here
A Purdue Extension and Consumer and Family Sciences resource guide for managing family finances in tough times.
Money PersonalitiesClick Here (PDF)
When you understand yourself and others, you can make financial decisions more effectively. Here you can learn more about your own finanical decision-making style.
Talking to Your FamilyClick Here
Here you'll find Purdue Extension resources and guides to discussing money issues with your family.

 Making Your Money Stretch
Whether you call it a budget or a spending plan, we've got resources you need to set priorities for spending and to create a budget that will work for your family.
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Family Resource ManagementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Check out our list of Purdue Extension and Consumer and Family Sciences resources on life insurance (HE-634-W) and the Focus on Financial Management series (CFS-727).
Financial ManagementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Check out the Purdue Extension and Consumer and Family Sciences series of guides for unexpected income drops and overall financial management
Focus on Financial ManagementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Download the Purdue Extension and Consumer and Family Sciences series on debt and money management
Getting By on LessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Whether you are facing a temporary need to cut back on your spending or would like to make permanent changes, the information here is a great place to start!
Managing Tough TimesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Download Purdue Extension resources on managing financially tough times.
Meeting Day-to-Day NeedsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Here you'll find Purdue Extension and Consumer and Family Sciences resources on meeting day-to-day needs in tough times.
When Your Income DropsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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This includes Purdue Extension resources on managing an unexpected change in income.
Vegetable Gardening ResourcesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Purdue Extension Vegetable Gardening Resources includes a comprehensive list of resources compiled by Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture dedicated to home gardening.
Fun For LessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Resources for free or inexpensive summer leisure and recreation activities.
Resource Guide for the UnemployedUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released an all-inclusive resource guide for unemployed Hoosiers. This 19-page color brochure contains information about programs to assist unemployed Hoosiers administered by multiple state agencies. 
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Indiana 4-H serves its youth by providing strong educational programs. Through a variety of settings such as club meetings, workshops, activities, trips, and team events, caring and capable adults serve as role models for 4-H members.
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