Ruth Graves (later Ruth Wakefield) was born on June 17, 1903, in Massachusetts. She graduated in 1924 from Framingham Normal School (now Framingham State University), where she studied household arts. Later, she worked as a dietitian, lecturer, ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
It’s hurricane season, and before a storm is on the radar, it’s a good time to review your homeowner’s insurance policy and understand what it covers. Many homeowners impacted by Helene and Milton had damage claims denied. According ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
All are 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST. Cost = Free July 8, Trump Accounts 101: The Who, The What, and The How We will discuss Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged retirement savings account for children. We'll talk about how they're structured, ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life
Co-written by Angelika Keene What Do You Want to Do? One of the first questions adults ask students is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It sounds simple, but for many people, it feels overwhelming. The problem is that we often ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The cattle business is full of decisions! Some have a small impact, while others influence herd productivity and profitability for years. During a presentation on applied cow-calf management systems, University of Florida Animal Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
If your credit card balances aren’t going down— or you’ve fallen behind —you’re not alone. Many households are balancing debt alongside increasing living costs. The steps below can help you evaluate your situation and identify realistic ... READ MORE
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Deciding when to start Social Security retirement benefits -whether as early at age 62 or delay up until age 70 - is an important financial decision. The answer depends on your personal circumstances and some guess work about longevity. This ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Summer’s long, bright days are a perfect canvas for curiosity—especially when your kids have no school and only the sky to keep them company. Rather than waiting for the next organized camp or program, you can turn everyday moments into ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Food is national security. Food is economy. It is employment, energy, history. Food is everything. - José Andrés, chef and humanitarian Imagine living in a neighborhood where fast-food chains and liquor stores outnumber grocery stores. Snack ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Spring has sprung and you may feel the urge to give your home a deep cleaning. The American Cleaning Institute finds that 80% of us are doing some type of deep cleaning this spring so you are not alone. Deep cleaning your home after winter gives ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life