Displaying 31 to 45 of 63 Publications
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
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
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
Spend Some, Save Some, Share Some: Family Budgeting, Leader's Guide
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 Elizabeth Kiss Roberta Riportella
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: Health Insurance 101
by Roberta Riportella Elizabeth Kiss
MF3188
Learn how health insurance helps protect you from financial risk. Includes information about consumer protections, essential benefits, ways of paying for insurance, and important terms. Part of the Health Insurance Smarts series. 4-page, color.Published Date: Apr 2015
Health Insurance Smarts: Health Insurance 102
by Roberta Riportella Elizabeth Kiss
MF3189
Knowing how to choose the best health insurance plan for your health needs can be confusing. This publication describes different types of plans and considerations that go into choosing the best plan to meet your needs. Includes important terms. Part of the Health Insurance Smarts series. 6-page, color.Published Date: Apr 2015
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