Children are highly vulnerable to identity theft, with cases involving youth on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft of minors increased by 40% over recent years, with about 1 out of 50 kids in the US each year ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Start here to take control of your financial security. These tools can help you protect your identity, monitor your credit, and make informed financial decisions. Protect Your Identity with a Credit Security Freeze. Make it harder for thieves ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Join us for these informative, interactive webinars. All are 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, Cost = Free June 25, PowerPay Debt Away: Build Your Personalized Plan to Eliminate Debt We will explore Utah State University’s powerful debt ... READ MORE
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Get Fin Lit this July by diving into the Personal Finance and Money Management course #2102371. Josey will explain specific standards, vocabulary, and resources you can utilize in the classroom. Josey is a certified teacher ready to help you ... READ MORE
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Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, but storms can happen any time the weather conditions are right. Anticipating the arrival of a hurricane or any severe storm strikes fear and anxiety in the people in its path for a good reason. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeJust like it’s important to know your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, resting heart rate, etc. for your overall health, it’s important to know a few numbers regarding your financial health. You may know your credit score, but do you ... READ MORE
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Want to save money on your grocery bill? Well, saving money on your grocery bill actually starts with your pantry and refrigerator. Knowing what foods and ingredients are already in your pantry and knowing what is about to expire means that ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
When disaster strikes, how quickly you recover often depends on one key factor: your financial preparedness. Natural disasters — like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heatwaves — are becoming more common and more destructive, especially ... READ MORE
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The purpose of this Community Needs Assessment. A community needs assessment is a vital process that helps identify a community's strengths, challenges, and unmet needs. We are gathering input from residents, organizations, and stakeholders, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeMay 1 Tax Filing Deadline for Florida Residents Due to Hurricanes Debby, Helen, and Milton, the IRS extended the tax filing deadline for all Florida residents to May 1. The new deadline applies to individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations. Failure ... READ MORE
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