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When people become educated about financial management, they become empowered to live a better life. UGA Extension's basic financial capability programs are designed to help consumers plan their spending to meet their needs, wants and goals today and in the future.

UGA Extension also offers programs to help consumers improve credit scores, get out of debt and rebuild credit after bankruptcy. Preventive education helps consumers use credit wisely and avoid problems before they start.

We provide resources to help people understand wealth accumulation, protection, and distribution, including estate planning, insurance and investing.


Our Programs and Services

  • UGA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance UGA VITA offers free tax help to people with moderate incomes, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speaking taxpayers throughout Georgia.

Popular Publications


Series: Do You Plan To Retire?

Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy life. This series includes some important things you should know about planning for retirement.

Series: When Your Income Drops

Losing a job or otherwise experiencing a loss of income is a challenge in the best of times. We'll help you manage this situation.

Series: Your Good Credit

This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores as well as how to manage your credit so you can ensure you have good credit.

Series: You've Got the Power

This series guides you on writing a will, financial power of attorney, and health care power of attorney.

  • How to Get Out of Debt (C 1045) Learn about types of credit, how to assess your situation if you are in debt, and how to make power payments to get out of debt fast. Getting out of debt helps financial security and planning for the …
  • Starting Your Own Business: Community Resources (C 1046) Starting a new business is an exciting and scary time. Georgia's business sector has an abundance of entrepreneurial spirit, but getting started can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are several com…
  • Get Smart About Identity Theft (B 1435) Your personal identity cannot be taken from you, but your identifying information—your Social Security number and other details about you—certainly can be. If your identifying data is used without you…
  • 2023 Ag Snapshots (AP 129-1) Ag Snapshots is a brief focus on Georgia's agricultural industry and are based on the Georgia Farm Gate Value Report from the previous year with helpful infographics and maps. Years prior to 2023 can …
  • Timeline of the U.S.–China Trade Dispute and Tariffs on Cotton and Textile Trade (C 1259) In 2018, the Trump Administration proclaimed significant changes in tariff actions on a variety of U.S. imports, which led to retaliation by U.S. trading partners—including China and many U.S. allies.…
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Governmental site that makes consumer complaint stories public.

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News

  • CAES Economic Impact
    CAES Economic Impact CAES research has a multi-pronged impact including attracting external funding to Georgia, generating discoveries that lead to new products and businesses, and job creation spurred by those businesses. Published: 03/13/25
  • Estate Planning
    Estate Planning In their later years, many people find themselves unprepared to manage the assets they’ve worked a lifetime to accumulate. Without a clear estate plan, families can face emotional turmoil, legal disputes and the potential loss of generational wealth. Published: 02/05/25
  • Hurricane Helene Impacts
    Hurricane Helene Impacts Hurricane Helene wrought sweeping devastation across Georgia’s agricultural sector in late September, leaving an indelible mark on both the land and the people who tend it. From battered cotton fields to flattened pecan orchards, the storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s farming industry and the need for more robust safety nets. Published: 12/19/24
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