What is it like to live just above minimum wage? The ALICE know. ALICE refers to persons who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, yet Employed. Others have referred to them as the working poor. The ALICE are our… Read More
People are talking about Affordable Housing in St. Lucie County and I am excited to be a part of the conversation! Let me tell you, the members of the St. Lucie County Council of Social Agencies (COSA) dedicated… Read More
Years ago I had a lawn service business. My spouse and I decided we needed some extra income. We needed a way to do that without impacting our current full time jobs. Plus, we needed a side gig… Read More
Several months ago, I wrote about perceptions of poverty and mentioned some programs around the country aimed at alleviating poverty. Today I want to remind readers about two existing tools that, used together, can make a huge impact… Read More
Do you make the best breads ever? Cookies maybe? Are you looking for a way to make extra money? Have I got an opportunity for you! Being a Cottage Food Operator may be just what you are looking… Read More
Today we offer some information about the effects of the algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon. Specifically, what can business operators do to mitigate their loss of income? Will Your Business Be Interrupted? Florida is known as… Read More
Stuff happens. Sometimes, through bad planning, circumstance or whatever, we get behind on our bills. If we don’t fix the situation right away, we can expect the debt collectors to start calling eventually. When that happens, there are… Read More
Only 17 states in the nation require high school students to take a course in personal finance, according to a report from 2016. Florida is not one of them. So how did you learn to master your money? … Read More
Many readers may already know, the term Green Industry refers to the commercial lawn and landscapers that work so hard to keep our yards and neighborhoods beautiful in the hot Florida sun. Green industry professionals stay current on… Read More
For all of those who participated in America Saves Week by taking a pledge to save more, pat yourself on the back! Well done! For those who intended to but didn’t get around to it, it is not… Read More
