Nobles County Extension Office

County Personal Finance Educator

• Are you considering Filing for Bankruptcy

  Are you considering filing for bankruptcy? For many individuals, filing for bankruptcy can provide a way out of debt and a fresh financial start. But whether or not a bankruptcy filing is in your best interest depends on many factors and your individual circumstances.
• Student Loan Repayment Implications

  In response to public health and economic needs due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed emergency legislation that was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. Included in this legislation are several provisions to provide temporary relief to the 44.7 million Americans with student loan debt. This page provides a summary of key provisions included in the legislation. Keep in mind that with all new legislation, questions are likely to arise as details of the legislation are worked out. Resources are provided at the end of this summary so that borrowers have access to accurate and updated information as the implementation of the legislation progresses.
• Adjusting to Income Loss

  Income loss happens to most of us at some point in our life. No matter if you have been laid off, had your work hours reduced, took a pay cut, retired, went on family medical leave, or became a single parent household, the results are the same: income loss. How you respond to the income changes financial, emotionally, and socially can make a difference for you and your family's long-term financial security. Use these resources to get started today.

Garden

• Gardening

  Get information about best plants and gardening practices for Minnesota lawns, landscapes, and gardens.

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