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Tips for Money Management
In order to become debt free, become a Money Expert. Extension offers many services that will help you to learn about managing credit and your personal finances. Please visit our full event calendar for upcoming programs.

Questions? Contact Dedra Thomas, Extension Unit Educator, Consumer and Family Economics at drthoms2@illinois.edu

Consumer Tips for Better Living

Goals are written on paper, not chiseled in stone.  So, if you have set goals that no longer fit your lifestyle, adjust them. SMART goals are ones that are specific, measurable, agreed upon, realistic and timed.  If you'd like to learn more, feel free to contact me by clicking on my email link below.

Questions? Contact Kimberly Nute-Jones, Extension Unit Educator, Consumer and Family Economics at nutejone@illinois.edu

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Health Fair
July 31, 2010

4-H General Projects Judging
Bradley, Illinois (Kankakee County)
July 31, 2010

FNP at Project Vida -Project Life Health Festival
Chicago, Illinois (Cook County)
July 31, 2010

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Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-481-0111
FAX: 708-481-4151
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