Finance basics

• Published: Thursday, April 5, 2018

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The bell for the April 17 tax return deadline tolls for thee.But don’t panic, says University of Missouri Extension personal financial planning specialist Andrew Zumwalt. Income tax extensions are easy to file and give filers some ...

• Published: Tuesday, May 26, 2015

MARSHALL, Mo. – You’ve got your diploma in hand. Hopefully, you’ll have a paycheck in hand soon.Whether you’re graduating from high school or finishing college and heading into the workforce for the first time, good financial decisions early ...

• Published: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Every family has its own unique financial goals. Those goals could be saving for retirement, putting money aside for a college education or buying a house. Whatever your goals, you should seriously consider investing, says a ...

• Published: Monday, Sept. 26, 2011

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Smart consumers know money isn’t earned accidentally, so they don’t spend it carelessly. One useful tool for shrewd shoppers is the Rule of Three.“Basically, you check out at least three sources for prices and features before ...