You just received an unexpected bonus at work and you're ecstatic. There are so many ways you could use this money... but how do you decide what you will do? Should you pay off some bills? Save it? Buy that item you've been dying to have? There ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Are you looking for items for your home on a tight budget? Do the kids need clothes, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money? Are you starting out on your own and need houseware at an affordable price? Throwing a party and need some serving ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Hurricane season … that time between June 1 and November 30 everyone living in the Atlantic Basin region loves to wish away… is here. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted this year to be normal or above ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
I don’t know about you, but throwing food out kills me. So many people don’t have enough to eat, and I feel guilty when I do it. And, it’s also a waste of food dollars. So, what can we do to stretch food dollars, and to prevent food waste ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you may be thinking of a way to show your love to those important to you. As you think about your options… flowers, dinner, chocolate… you know the typical items…why not consider something ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tax filing season is upon us. Have you thought about what you’re going to do with any refund you may get? While you may be thinking of ways you could spend the money, you might just want to consider other options. The following blog was posted ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
The first of the year is a great time to do a personal finance check, and one area that is often overlooked is checking for fraud. Credit card fraud occurs when someone gains access to your credit card information and uses it for his or her ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
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 several gifts you can give that don’t ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Gayle Whitworth, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent As the holiday season approaches, many families look for ways to manage the associated costs on a tight budget. While we all have a desire to give gifts and celebrate, many families ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life