Scams and Fraud – Phishing Scams
In my last blog, I discussed the two most common types of fraud: imposter scams and online shopping scams. There are a variety of imposter scams, but they all have one thing in common: a… Read More
Category: Money Matters
Scams and Fraud – Facts & Statistics
In the United States, scams and fraud are big business. Each year the number of consumer fraud reports and the dollars lost are rising. In fact, the FTC received a total of 4.8 million consumer… Read More
Financial Decisions: Make Your Values and Goals Work For You
During our lifetime we make a lot of financial decisions from where we live to how we dress to what we will have for dinner. Our values and goals often influence these decisions and could… Read More
Baby proof your finances
Expecting a baby can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. It can also be expensive, are you prepared for the costs? It’s important to take time now to think about and plan for… Read More
5 Easy Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit
Most people don’t know or care about their credit score until they need to make a large purchase and apply for financing. But, did you know that a good credit score can save you money… Read More
Identity Theft: How to report and recover
Recently, my son learned he was a victim of identity theft. At only 20 years old he wasn’t sure what steps he should take to recover, that’s when he asked for some help. Identity theft… Read More
Coronavirus Mortgage Relief
Are you struggling to pay your mortgage because of the coronavirus pandemic? Read on for information on what to do and options for relief. First, assess your situation Pay your mortgage, if you can. Mortgage… Read More
Coping with Financial Challenges
Over the last week several of my friends and family members have been laid off of work due to COVID-19. While no one wants to experience a loss of income, there are several things you… 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
Beware of Credit Repair Scams
When you have a poor credit score it can make simple things like renting an apartment difficult. So when you see an advertisement for a way to start over with a new credit history you… Read More