Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retailer site. How this scam works While many online sellers are legitimate,… Read More
Almost 6,800 consumers reported more than $80 million in cryptocurrency-investment scam losses during the six months ending March 31, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned. The median loss was $1,900. That is 10 times more… Read More
Improving your credit score take time but it is not hard to do. Here are the steps you can take to get a better score. 1. Figure out where you stand Before you begin do-it-yourself… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
