Category: Money Matters
Game Changers for the Florida Consumer
March 25, 2022
You might not think it, but March has been a great month for consumers, especially in Florida. Yes, fuel prices are up and inflation is high. There have been a few new developments on the state and national level. These developments are game ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Banking, Consumer, Consumerism, Credit, Credit Report, Credit Score, Finance, Financial Education, Overdraft Fee, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
2022 Energy Sweep kickoff: bringing efficiency and equity to Sarasota Housing Authority
March 15, 2022
This March, Sarasota County Sustainability staff and Energy Coach Volunteers partnered with the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) to install energy and water efficiency devices in low-income housing authority units. During the sweeps, Energy ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Money Matters, Natural ResourcesTags: Conservation, Energy, Equity, Low Income, Pgm_Sustain, Saving, Volunteer, Water
Time to Tighten That Money Belt
March 8, 2022
No one exists in a bubble and recent world events are making that statement oh so clear. Our American economy is impacted by the steps our leaders are taking to encourage a peaceful end to the strife in eastern Europe. With household prices ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Budget, Extension, Food, Fuel, Money, Money Management, Rising Costs, Spending Plan, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Leaky toilets lead to leaky wallets
February 25, 2022
Attend an upcoming "Looking For Leaks" webinar for a free toilet "Fix It" kit! ...or take our free, online class at your own pace. Toilet Leaks Waste Water Fast Did you know that the average leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons per day? ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, WaterTags: Conservation, Detection, Leak, Leaks, Money, Pgm_Water, Saving, Toilet, Water
Free Tax Prep Software and One-on-One Assistance with 2021 Returns
February 23, 2022
Hillsborough County Extension is offering a link to free tax software to residents whose adjusted gross income doesn’t exceed $73,000. Adjusted gross income doesn’t include things like tax deductible contributions to retirement plans or ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Free Tax Preparation
How Much House Can You Afford?
February 21, 2022
If you’re searching for a new home, you’ve certainly noticed the current state of the housing market. The cost of housing has gone up considerably, but it’s important to realize how much house you can afford realistically so that the ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Affordability, Housing, Ratios
10 tips to save money at home
February 21, 2022
by Alia Garrett, Siri Khalsa, Jackie Lebouitz, and Maria Rometo Now more than ever, every penny counts. Read our tips below to see some easy ways to save money and resources at home. Tips Turn off your lights, fans, and electronics ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & LifeTags: America Saves, Budget, Finances, Money, Pgm_FNP, Pgm_Sustain, Pgm_Water, Savings
Why You Already Quit Your New Year’s Resolution, and How to Reset
February 16, 2022
Here we are, already more than halfway through February of the new year; can you believe it? Still, January (the quintessential month of the ever-so- talked-about resolutions) isn't very far behind us. While January represents a time of change ... READ MORE
Category: , Events, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: #904Health #financial, #JaxLivingWell, #LivingWellJax, Betting On Weight Loss, Goals, Let's Walk Florida, Resetting, Resolutions, SMART Goals, Wellness
Learning about Home Water Use
February 2, 2022
Water is a vital part of everyday life. Florida, with its growing population, has seen an increase in water use. Understanding household water consumption can support conservation efforts. H2OSAV has a series of fact sheets on Ask IFAS that ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & LifeTags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Bradley Spatz, H2OSAV, Kaitlin Olander Robb Price, Nick Taylor, Parker Johnson, Pierce Jones, Tricia Kyzar, Water Use