Easy Ways to Save
It’s Florida Saves Week! Start small. Think big! Start saving for your future with these 31 easy ways to save: Save your loose change! Small amounts add up: 50 cents a day adds up to $15.00 a month,… Read More
Category: Money Matters
Got Savings?
Recently, I heard a fact that really caught my attention. Low income families that have $500.00 saved for a financial emergency are more likely to survive a financial emergency than a medium income family that has nothing saved. … Read More
Beware of Scammers
Yesterday my 14 year old son received an interesting phone call from the “IRS.” The call came from a number my son did not recognize and since he does not answer calls from numbers he does not know the… Read More
Debt Collection: Your Rights
Last post we discussed what to do if you don’t believe you owe the debt. Today, let’s talk about your rights and what debt collectors can and cannot do. When attempting to collect a debt there are certain practices that… Read More
Do I Really Owe This Debt?
Last week I discussed debt collectors, why they might be contacting you, and how to stop them from contacting you. Today, let’s talk about what to do if you don’t believe you owe the debt. What does the… Read More
Understanding Debt Collection
Got debt? Most of us do! Debt comes in different shapes and sizes, from credit cards to mortgages. What happens if you miss or fall behind on payments? You might find yourself being contacted by a debt collector. … Read More
Holiday Spending Got You Down?
The holidays are over and many are dreading opening their credit card statements! Did you overspend this holiday season? If so, the good news is that the New Year brings a new chance to make a change in your… Read More
Money Management Help for Millennials- Part 1
What do you think of when you hear the word “millennial”? Most people will roll their eyes and sigh, because millennials are often thought of as the “lost” generation who do not have money management skills. A 2015… Read More
Individual Retirement Account: Know The Facts
IRA’s: What You Should Know What is an Individual Retirement Account? An individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of savings account that is designed to help you save for retirement and offers many advantages. There are two… Read More
Handling Holiday Financial Stress
By Sarah Ellis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent at UF/IFAS Citrus County Reviewed by Michael Gutter, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida The holiday season is right around the corner! Holidays give us a chance to… Read More