Category: Money Matters

The Effects of Food Insecurity

by Olivia Zugay

September 29, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Human Rights Month: Food Insecurity With the rise in prices and the impact of COVID-19 over the past few years, access to food has become harder for many around the world. This December ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Donate Peanut Butter, Food Drive, Food Insecurity, Food Pantry, Healthy Eating, Peanut Butter Challenge, Treasure Coast Food Bank, Volunteering

De-Clutter your Finances and Save for the Holidays

by Jenny Rodriguez

September 27, 2023

As the winter holidays approach, many Americans are preparing to be more mindful of their spending on gifts and celebrations. Experts predict a decrease in consumer spending during this typically busy time for retailers. The Federal Reserve ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Holiday Shopping, Holiday Spending, Money Saving Tips, Ocenews, Ocextension, Orange County, Saving Money

Are you a Credit Card Deadbeat?

by Carol Roberts

September 11, 2023

Ok, so we’ve all heard negative things about so-called ‘deadbeats’. Generally speaking, the term refers to someone who fails to follow through in some way. What if I were to tell you that in the world of credit cards, being a deadbeat ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Credit Card, Credit Report, Deadbeat, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Terms, UF IFAS Extension

Caveat Emptor My Friends

by Carol Roberts

September 6, 2023

As we head into fall and all the significant shopping events, I want to remind all my friends to Caveat Emptor. I know most people prefer Carpe Diem, which is fine – carpe away! Just remember to be a wise consumer and Caveat Emptor, too. What ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Buyer Beware, Complaint, Consumerism, Fraud, Money Matters, UF IFAS Extension

After the Storm Passes: What to Do

by Andra Johnson

September 1, 2023

I hope that you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Early Wednesday morning, Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's West Central Coast as a Category 3 storm. As of Friday, many areas of North Florida are without power, and there ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money Matters
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Recovery, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, Special Topics, Storm

How Long Is Your Food Safe Without Power?

by Maria Portelos-Rometo

August 31, 2023

Hurricane season is here, and we might (or did) experience a loss of power in the event of a storm. Have you thought about how long your food stays safe in the refrigerator if the electricity goes out? There are things you can do to prepare ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disasterprep, Disasterpreparedness, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Safety, Storm

Avoiding fraud after a storm and all year-round

by Maria Portelos-Rometo

August 31, 2023

You have made it through a storm and now you are dealing with fraud. Fraud is something that happens all too often and many times we are not aware we are victims until it's too late. Being aware of the "red flags" can help you avoid from being ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Avoidfraud, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Storm

Tax-Free Holiday for Disaster Preparedness Supplies

by Maria Portelos-Rometo

August 25, 2023

Great news! As residents of Florida, we have another opportunity to purchase qualifying supplies related to disaster preparedness without sales tax. The tax-free savings begin on Saturday, August 26 and end on September 8. This is a good time ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, StormPrep

Federal Student Loan Payments Will Resume in October

by sbresin

August 24, 2023

With the COVID student loan payment pause about to end on October 1, 2023, many households are wondering how they are going to fit this into their budget. And for recent college graduates, this will be the first time they pay their loan, even ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Finances, Student Loans

Simple Ways to Preserve Herbs

by Rebecca Elliott

August 22, 2023

Do you have herbs going bad and you can't consume them before it spoils? In this short article you will learn two simple ways to store herbs, and that will save you time and money. Storing Herbs Wash them before storing or cooking / Remove ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters
Tags: Herbs And Spices

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