Category: Money Matters

Gifts for the Gardener

by llw5479

December 17, 2021

Christmas is on its way and it’s time to buy those gifts. If there is a gardener on your gift list, consider a gardening gift. There are all sorts of gift ideas for a gardener and the price range varies as well. A subscription ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Money Matters, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, Sustainable Living
Tags: Gardening Gifts, Holiday Gifts, Horticulture

America Saves Week 2020

by Jill Breslawski

February 24, 2020

This week, Feb 24-29th, Okaloosa Saves with America Saves observes, America Saves Week. Residents in Okaloosa County and across the country are encouraged to take small steps to reach their savings goals. Although consumer's savings habits ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters

Plan Ahead for Back to School Savings

by Kendra Zamojski

July 31, 2019

It’s still the dog days of summer so it’s hard to believe that the first day of school is right around the corner. Soon, the kids will be wrapping up the lazy days of summer and the fun of summer camps and family vacations to prepare for ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Budgeting, School, Tax Holiday

Stop the Robocall Madness

by Kendra Zamojski

June 21, 2019

I know I am not the only one fed up with the robocall madness. I no longer answer calls from numbers I do not recognize, and I block known scam numbers. These tactics don’t stop the incoming calls, though. I am often left with a voicemail ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Fraud, Robocalls, Scams, Spam

Spring Clean Your Finances

by Kendra Zamojski

April 10, 2019

Just like your home, finances need regular “cleaning” and maintenance. Plan time this spring to focus on financial tasks. A little time spent getting organized and reviewing your financial habits helps keep your financial goals on track. Get ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Budgeting, Credit, Recordkeeping

Equifax Breach: How to Protect Yourself

by Judy Corbus

October 13, 2017

Photo credit: Judy Corbus The recent security breach at Equifax from mid-May through July 2017 exposed the personal information of 143 million people; this included Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and driver ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Credit, Northwest, Phlivingwell (global/tag/ph-livingwell

Eco-Nomic Living Expo at Santa Rosa Mall Saturday, Feb. 11

by llw5479

February 3, 2017

Come join the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office for the 2017 Eco-Nomic Living Expo at the Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther on Saturday, February 11. This year’s Expo begins a 10 am and ends at 3 pm and includes seminars, activities ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE

Teach Children to Save 2014

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 27, 2014

The 2014 Teach Children to Save program begins April 21st. Any youth 18 or younger can participate. Learn More! Financial Institution Information Teach Children to Save flyer Contact us for more information! READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Money Matters

Maximum Vacation for Minimum Dollars

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 11, 2014

Are you ready for a vacation? Can you afford to go anywhere this year? Join us Tuesday, March 18th for a free webinar to discover ways to save on vacations and still have a great time! You'll get tips on planning a great vacation, as well as ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Money Matters

Welcome to America Saves Financial Challenge

by BLOGS.IFAS

February 25, 2014

Dear America Saves Challenge Participant: Welcome to the online 2014 America Saves Challenge (ASC). This free five-week program, open to anyone who enrolls online through March 2, 2014, will be held from Sunday, February 23, 2014 through Saturday, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Money Matters
Tags: Financial

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