Is it possible to cook healthy, delicious food and save money on your grocery bill? Absolutely! Save Money When You Buy Local Produce Look no further than your local farmers market to save on fresh, local produce! Buying local fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
We’re heading into a new year, which means many of us will soon be making our New Year’s resolutions. Each year, around 2 out of 3 Americans make a resolution related to financial goals. However, statistically, 80-90% of our resolutions ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
About Me I'm happy to introduce myself as your new UF/IFAS Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent in Miami-Dade County. If you're not familiar with FCS, it is a field of study that combines the science and art of living well ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
All are 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST, Cost = Free Jan 28, 2025: Federal Income Tax Updates Join us to review how new federal tax legislation – “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will affect individual tax filers. Our discussion will include ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Money Matters
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Cada enero, millones de personas se plantean ambiciosos propósitos de bienestar, solo para abandonarlos en cuestión ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
A new year is the perfect moment to reset your financial habits. You don’t need extreme budgets or complicated spreadsheets to make real progress—small, consistent changes can add up to meaningful savings over time. Below are practical, ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
By Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension Agent IV, Broward County FL With food costs increasing upwards, it is best to prioritize handling your leftovers wisely, to prevent food waste this holiday season. Here are 14 tips to consider ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
A surviving spouse (or ex-spouse) may choose to receive Social Security retirement benefits based on their own work record or that of their deceased spouse. The surviving spouse cannot receive two benefit amounts at the same time. They will ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Managing Holiday Materialism The holiday season often amplifies financial tensions in marriages, as the pressure to create perfect celebrations through expensive gifts and elaborate decorations can strain both budgets and relationships. While ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family,
Debt is money you owe to a person or business. While debt often carries a negative connotation, responsible borrowing and repayment can improve your credit history. Debt & Credit Debt becomes a problem when you can’t repay what you owe. ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life