UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension and St. Lucie County Community Services staff want to help Treasure Coast residents improve their credit scores. Why Does A Credit Score Matter? A credit score is a number that lenders use to determine credit ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
I keep hearing about the ‘new normal’ due to this global pandemic. For me, whenever someone refers to ‘normal’ I usually counter with “define normal.” Life has taught me that everyone really has their own normal. The Oxford English ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeI keep hearing about the ‘new normal’ due to this global pandemic. For me, whenever someone refers to ‘normal’ I usually counter with “define normal.” Life has taught me that everyone really has their own normal. The Oxford English ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
You can make money as a Florida Cottage Food Operator. Some people are looking for a way to make a living, some just want a little extra in their pocket. If you are looking for a way to earn some cash and happen to enjoy making food, being ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Money Matters, Work & Life
Dirt, grease, ketchup, and salsa! Washing clothes for a family of six was a daily task when my four boys were young. Successful budgeting meant that expensive laundry detergents were left on the store shelf. Homemade laundry detergent provided ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
“COVID-19 Sheds Light on….” That is the starting line of so many news articles these days. They relate to such a wide varieties of subjects from our food system to our hospitality industry. In the coming weeks, we will see the toll this ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Hillsborough County Extension is hosting the following event. UF IFAS FCS Nutrition & Finance Hump Day Kahoot Challenge When: May 20, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EDT Join us LIVE for a nutrition and personal finance-fun facts competition ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeWhen using credit, it is important to know how to handle the debt you'll be accumulating. This short presentation will give you some tips on how to recognize when we might be over-extending on credit and some different methods on dealing with ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
How do you make sure the stimulus funds provide you with the greatest benefit? Whatever you do, have a plan! Try this free online budget worksheet. If you are fortunate enough that your income has not been impacted by this national crisis you ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
With more and more people facing financial instability, it is important to remember that during these difficult times every penny counts. What if there was a way you could lower your monthly expenses, all while reducing your greenhouse gas emissions? ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters