| [Image: group of four]Louisiana posts most stories to money management Web site Louisiana submitted the most stories – 104 – to a national extension Web site called Managing in Tough Times. |
| Selling Your Gold Jewelry Times are tough, and gold prices are high. People are looking for ways to raise extra cash. It is important to comparison shop to avoid gold buying rip-offs. |
| [Image: Managing in Tough Times]Getting the Most from What You Have Learn money-saving tips to help you stretch your dollars. Topics discussed include housing, heating and cooling, electricity, telephone, food, transportation, clothing, medical and recreation. |
| [Image: Managing in Tough Times]Deciding Which Bills to Pay First When you do not have enough money to cover your family's basic living expenses, you must make difficult financial decisions. Learn strategies to determine which bills to pay and how to work with creditors. |
| [Image: Managing in Tough Times]Stretching Your Food Dollar Grocery shopping can be a real challenge, especially if you are on a limited budget. However, food is a flexible budget expense that can be reduced when money is tight. By planning ahead and managing your money wisely, you can still serve meals which are appetizing, easily prepared and nutritious. |
| [Image: Managing in Tough Times]Live Well on a Shoestring Budget: Control Spending This four-page publication presents strategies to help individuals and families experiencing low or reduced incomes manage spending to maintain a quality lifestyle. |
| Help For Homeowners Who Have Become Unemployed Homeowners on unemployment can take advantage of this program to prevent foreclosure. |
| [Image: The 2010 Earned Income Tax Credit]The 2010 Earned Income Tax Credit Eligible working families and individuals can claim this important federal incentive payment to help them pay down their bills, increase emergency fund savings, and more. |
| [Image: Taxes: 8 Easy Steps to My 2010 Earned Income Credit (EIC)]8 Easy Steps to My 2010 Earned Income Credit The Earned Income Credit (EIC) lets working families with children, and some workers without children, pay less federal income tax or get money back. |
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