Most people like to save money when grocery shopping. A good way to save time and money is to plan meals for the week. Although time for some families may be limited, meal planning is an efficient way to have less shopping trips and food preps ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Think outside the box – literally the gift box – when considering budget-friendly gift giving. Stay within your budget by creatively rethinking what makes a good “gift.” Give gifts that cost less from your wallet but instead ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Calling all peanut butter lovers! What is it about the savory snack that keeps us smacking for more? If you are working in landscapes all day, consider making a peanut butter sandwich for your daily lunch for less than $1 per sandwich! The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Money Matters, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Most people don't know or care about their credit score until they need to make a large purchase and apply for financing. But, did you know that a good credit score can save you money through lower insurance premiums and lower interest rates? If ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips, do's and don'ts when it comes to pool preparation prior to and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Relationships are wonderful and difficult at the same time. When it comes to love and money, sometimes our judgement can become clouded. Our emotions can override our rationality or our trust becomes misplaced. While we hope for the best, some ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Written by: Brenda Marty Jimenez, Extension Agent IV, Broward County Rachel Biderman, Extension Agent I, Miami-Dade County With the fast-paced nature of modern-day life and the effects of a pandemic, it can be challenging to find the time ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
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 problem, with more than 600,000 people filing ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
How many times have you thought about buying a new car, taking a trip, paying off your debt, furthering your education, or even trying to complete home remodel projects? Then reality hits as you look at finances and tell yourself to keep dreaming. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
Part of financial literacy is learning about the basics of investing. Once you have control of your expenses and can spend less than you make, what do you do with that unspent money? Well, the next step is to make sure the money you don't spend ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life