Family Resource Management
Living for Today — Planning for Tomorrow
Publications
Although a number of publications have been listed and separated by category on this page, there are many more available through the MSUcares publications listing.
Financial Management
Basic Budgeting
- Manage Money Successfully – P1738
- Managing Your Money – P0545
- Financial Fitness: Exercise Shape Up Your Spending – P2398
- Financial Fitness Checklist – IS1762
- Spending Analysis – F0556
- Net Worth Statement – IS977
- Money Traps That Keep You Broke – P2432
- Shape Up Your Spending: Guide For College Students – P1929
- Use Debit Cards Wisely - P2529
Investing & Savings
- Investment Glossary – P2266
- Guidelines For Saving – P1541
Credit Control
- How To Get Out of Debt – P1737
- Credit Control – P1877
- Credit: American Dream or Nightmare –P2399
Limited Resources
- Making Ends Meet – P1876
- When Your Income Drops – P1618
- Take Control of Your Finances (checklist) - IS1867
- Move Forward when Your Income Drops - IS1863
- Managing on A Suddenly Dropped Income - IS1765
- What about Your Assets When Your Income Drops - IS1864
- Plan Your Spending When Your Income Drops - IS1865
- Housing - Your Top Priority When Your Income Drops - IS1866
- Insurance Matters When Your Income Drops - IS1868
- The MAP OUT (worksheet) M-1650
- What's Most Important (worksheet) - M1651
- Talent Search (worksheet) - M1649
Insurance & Retirement Planning
Insurance
- Family Insurance Planning – IS1410
- Estimating Life Insurance Needs – P2295
- Long-Term Care Insurance – IS 1409
Retirement
- Financial Planning For Retirement – P1688
- Piecing Together Retirement – P2251
- Individual Retirement Accounts – P 1418
Estate Planning
- Planning Your Estate: Part I – P1742
- Planning Your Estate: Part 2 – P 1739
Advanced Health Care Directive
Housing
Home Planning
- Buy or Rent – IS1475
- Determining The House You Can Afford – P1996
- Planning For A New Home – P1972
- Purchase Agreement – IS1474
- Inventory & Record of Valuable Papers – P0416
- Inventory of Household – P0633
- Evaluating a Floor Plan – IS1304
Disaster Preparedness
- Disaster Relief: Flooded Private Sewage Systems – IS1695
- Disaster Relief: Managing On A Reduced Income – IS1765
- Disaster Relief: Preparing Your Evacuation ‘To Go’ Box – IS1801
Clothing
Care & Laundering
- Stain Removal Guide – P1400