Booshke Giin (It’s up to you, it’s your decision!) is a creative approach to involve American Indian youth in active learning experiences that make financial education concepts relevant to their everyday decisions. The lessons are based on Ojibwe and other tribal legend stories, to reinforce financial concepts and incorporate Ojibwe vocabulary and cultural information.
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Learn about the role of nutrition in substance abuse recovery and practical ways to include key nutrients in one’s diet.
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Spring flooding can cause major damage to homes, communities and farms. Use these strategies to ease the problems associated with floods or other disasters.
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"Halal-friendly Minnesota" web resource helps livestock producers serve Muslim consumers.
Savings and investing are two different concepts, but in practice, they are closely related to each other. What can you do to meet short-term and long-term financial goals?
April is financial capability month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of making money-smart choices. Find conversation starters, short videos, games and educational tools for families and children.
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Extension educators help individuals and families manage their budgets and keep healthy food in their cupboards.
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The war in Ukraine means talking to our children about things that can feel frightening. Parenting educators help with how to guide these difficult conversations.
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Many families changed their rules about time spent online and social media use during the pandemic.
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Inflation is increasing the costs of items we use everyday, like food and gas. Use these tips to reduce financial stress from rising prices.