‘Money Smart’ virtual series begins Jan. 22

AMES — After the excitement of the holiday season, many people find themselves facing extra expenses or lingering debt.

A new year brings new opportunities to take charge of your financial future. Beginning Jan. 22, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Credit and Debt,” a free, three-part virtual series that provides practical tools to help you regain control, reduce stress and set yourself up for success in the year ahead.

ISU Extension and Outreach will host the virtual series Jan. 22, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Iowans may participate in either the noon series or the evening series.

“This virtual series provides tools to help manage money effectively, make better financial decisions and live according to your priorities,” said Barb Wollan, a health and human sciences educator. “If you’re ready to start fresh and feel confident about your money decisions, this program is designed for you.”

Participants develop emergency spending plans, create prioritized bill paying strategy based on future consequences, develop skills to improve their own credit and learn strategies to manage debt.

The topics — prioritizing bills, protecting credit and managing debt — are presented in one-hour, online Zoom sessions.

Health and human sciences educators with ISU Extension and Outreach will lead the program.

Sessions are free but pre-registration is required online by Jan. 13. After registering, participants will receive email confirmation with the Zoom link and class information.

Questions can be directed to Barb Wollan at 515-832-9597 or bwollan@iastate.edu.