Feeling Burned Out?
Steps You Can Take to Identify (and fix) Burn-out Is work getting you down? Are you an essential worker? Has your workplace closed or are you working from home? Dealing with COVID-19, most of us… Read More
Category: Money Matters
Everyone Has Their Own Normal
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… Read More
Make Those Stimulus Funds Count
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… Read More
Every Penny Counts: Saving Money While Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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… Read More
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
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… Read More
Tips to Start a Side Gig
Over 44 million American adults have a side hustle today, according to a survey released from the financial service company Bankrate.com. A side gig can range from a part-time job with another company to a… Read More
Got a Side Gig? Important Steps for Success
So you have a great idea, something that you are good at that will earn you extra money. You have figured out how to market it and what to charge. There are few more, very… Read More
RoboCalls Are On The Rise
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for… Read More
Your Credit Report is Really Free – and Really Important
I saw a meme the other day on social media that seemed to say that someone was glad they were nearly broke because at least they wouldn’t be a victim of identify theft. It was… Read More
Gifts from the Heart
Gayle Whitworth, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Gifts don’t have to be expensive to mean much. Often, the best gifts are those that come from the heart and have a personal touch. Listed below are… Read More