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Leveraging PowerPay: An Extension Tool for Debt Management

Leveraging PowerPay: An Extension Tool for Debt Management

About This Webinar

Military service providers frequently see concerns such as high credit card balances, multiple loans, and the stress associated with significant debt levels. Those in debt often feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. PowerPay, a free tool developed by Utah State University Extension, is available to service members, their families, and military family service providers. Our experts will guide you in using this web-based debt elimination calculator to create a personalized plan tailored to your needs or those of your clients. Without requiring personal identifying information, PowerPay allows users to save debt plans for future editing and manage multiple debt profiles. Join us for an interactive webinar to learn how to leverage this innovative tool.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the key elements of an effective debt repayment plan.
  • Explore various debt repayment strategies that can be tailored to individual circumstances.
  • Watch a live, step-by-step tutorial on how to use PowerPay.

Presenters:

Melanie D. Jewkes

Melanie D. Jewkes is an Extension Professor at Utah State University, serving Salt Lake County. With 17 years of experience in community education, she leads programs in family finance, nutrition, and food preservation. She directs the USU Extension PowerPay debt elimination program and homebuyer education, and co-manages the statewide Empowering Financial Education initiative. Melanie is a dark chocolate enthusiast, loves hiking with her husband and their four kids, and has a goal to hike in every national park!

Vincenza Vicari-Bentley

Vincenza Vicari-Bentley, AFC, is an accredited financial counselor and the lead coordinator for the Empowering Financial Wellness program at Utah State University Extension. Her passion for personal finance is matched only by her appreciation for excellent food! She is currently working towards a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation to deepen her knowledge and continue supporting others in making informed financial choices.

Continuing education credit is available.


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