Recently, my son learned he was a victim of identity theft. At only 20 years old he wasn’t sure what steps he should take to recover, that’s when he asked for some help. Identity theft is a growing… Read More
Living and learning in uncertain times challenges families. This has been a particularly stressful time for parents, teens, and ‘tweens (pre-teens) as they deal with isolation and loss of traditional summer activities. The ordinary, everyday things taken for… Read More
By Stephanie Clamer With schools being closed and a safer at home order in effect, are you and your children looking for something fun to do? Here are 5 ideas for fun: Indoor/outdoor treasure hunt Design a treasure… Read More
Are you struggling to pay your mortgage because of the coronavirus pandemic? Read on for information on what to do and options for relief. First, assess your situation Pay your mortgage, if you can. Mortgage servicers are overwhelmed… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
When you have a poor credit score it can make simple things like renting an apartment difficult. So when you see an advertisement for a way to start over with a new credit history you may think it… Read More
Owning a home is a goal many have. But are you truly ready for the responsibility that comes with home ownership? Are you ready? First, let’s talk about your income. Do you have two years of steady regular… Read More
Recently a client contacted me because their wages were being garnished and they weren’t sure why. After some digging it appears the garnishment should not have happened, but how can wages just be garnished? What is Garnishment Garnishment… Read More
Making history, in a bad way For the first time in the more than 30-year history of the International Coastal Cleanup, the top 10 most common trash items collected in 2017 were ALL PLASTIC. According to an Ocean… Read More
Yesterday my 14 year old son received an interesting phone call from the “IRS.” The call came from a number my son did not recognize and since he does not answer calls from numbers he does not know the… Read More
