Identity and personal information theft are frequently in the news. Awareness and being proactive can help you protect your personal data and avoid financial loss. The following free protections add a measure of security in a hazardous digital ... READ MORE
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The homebuying market in 2024 is showing signs of stabilization after a few turbulent years, and Florida remains one of the hottest housing markets in the nation. Experts predict a modest increase in housing inventory, particularly in regions ... READ MORE
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In 1983 changes were made to strengthen the solvency of Social Security. Two notable changes were the gradual raising of the full retirement age for Social Security retirement benefits and the potential for a person’s Social Security to be ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeCheck Your Credit Score: Lenders use your credit score to determine your loan eligibility and interest rate. Aim for a score of 620 or higher, though higher scores get better rates. Pay Down Debt: Reduce your debt-to-income ratio to show ... READ MORE
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An increasing number of Americans are reaching the limits on their credit cards. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card delinquency rates hit a nearly 12-year high. In the first quarter of 2024, nearly one-fifth of credit card borrowers ... READ MORE
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Better landscaping practices are good for Florida! Even though Florida has a lot of water resources, there are also a lot of people and industries sucking from the tap...and more keep coming. Long story short, Floridians need to conserve ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life![fresh produce spills out from a reusable shopping bag laid on a tabletop. [credit: unsplash.com, ratul ghosh]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/07/2024_Ag_produceAssortedCarrybag_unsplashRatulGhoshCROP1650x470TINY.png)
Consumers spend billions of dollars at the grocery store annually on heavily marketed products that promise exciting health benefits. Of course, we want to eat healthy, protect the environment, and buy food that is safe for our children. We ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters4-H Workforce Preparation is a clear indication that sometimes, we don’t acknowledge the work that goes into the food at our table, and this program gives a hands-on opportunity for the participants to have this insight. Tessa ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The federal law, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003 requires the 3 national credit reporting agencies – Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian – to annually provide 1 free credit report from each agency to consumers who ... READ MORE
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First Time Homebuyer Workshop Sessions 1 & 2 July 19, 2024 & July 26, 2024 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM These sessions take participants through the steps to home ownership, working with a realtor, understanding credit, qualifying ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension