Category: Money Matters

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place
March 15, 2020

Updated 03/15/20 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. The personal health and safety of everyone in the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

Want to Change the World? Then Get Involved!

by Michael Gutter
July 6, 2018

This time of year, I often find myself thinking about our country and ways in which I can support my friends and family, my community, my country, or my world. Giving back is something many of us feel inclined to do, but we don’t always know ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Master Money Mentor, Florida Master Naturalist, Master Gardener

Want to Show Your Love this Valentines? Consider Starting a Savings Account

by gwhitworth
February 13, 2018

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
Tags: Family, Finances, Holidays, Saving

Tips for Avoiding Scams and Fraud

by Samantha Kennedy
January 26, 2018

Each year in the United States, Americans lose billions of dollars to scams and fraud. Unfortunately, much of this total belongs to people over 60 years of age. Older Americans are the most targeted group for scammers. They are also the ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Finances, Fraud, Money, Samantha Kennedy, Scams, Skennedy, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco

Debt Collection: Your Rights

by sellis
January 22, 2018

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 are off limits for ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Debt Management, Family Resource Management, Money Management, Personal Finance

Do I Really Owe This Debt?

by sellis
January 12, 2018

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 collector have to tell me about the ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters
Tags: Money Management, Personal And Family Finances, Personal Finance

Understanding Debt Collection

by sellis
January 4, 2018

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. I'm sure most of us have ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters
Tags: Debt, Debt Management, Family Resource Management, Money Management, Personal Finance

Holiday Spending Got You Down?

by sellis
January 2, 2018

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 financial life to avoid this next ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters
Tags: Family Resource Management, Financial Goals, Money Management, Personal And Family Finances, Personal Finance

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

Fraud Alert vs. Credit Freeze

by Judy Corbus
October 13, 2017

Photo credit: Judy Corbus If you have been affected by the recent Equifax data breach, you may be exploring your options as to what to do next. All three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian, ... READ MORE

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

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