Category: Money Matters
Plan Healthy Budget-Friendly Meals
November 6, 2020
Most people like to save money when grocery shopping. A good way to save time and money is to plan meals for the week. Although time for some families may be limited, meal planning is an efficient way to have less shopping trips and food preps ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Food Budget, Groceries, Meal Plan
Budget-friendly gift giving ideas!
November 4, 2020
Think outside the box – literally the gift box – when considering budget-friendly gift giving. Stay within your budget by creatively rethinking what makes a good “gift.” Give gifts that cost less from your wallet but instead leave lasting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, Acts Of Service, Budget, Budget-friendly, Gift Giving, Hamilton County, Holiday Spending, Holidays, Life Skills, Money, Spend Less
Peanut Butter Lovers!
November 3, 2020
Calling all peanut butter lovers! What is it about the savory snack that keeps us smacking for more? If you are working in landscapes all day, consider making a peanut butter sandwich for your daily lunch for less than $1 per sandwich! The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Money Matters, Turf, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Cflandscapes, Donate, Hwooten, Lunch, Pb&j, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanuts
5 Easy Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit
October 22, 2020
Most people don't know or care about their credit score until they need to make a large purchase and apply for financing. But, did you know that a good credit score can save you money through lower insurance premiums and lower interest rates? If ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: AFC, Citrus County, Credit, Debt Management, Financial Counseling, Money Management, Personal And Family Finances, Personal Finance
Love and Money: How to Lose Your Heart without Giving Away Your Wallet
October 6, 2020
Relationships are wonderful and difficult at the same time. When it comes to love and money, sometimes our judgement can become clouded. Our emotions can override our rationality or our trust becomes misplaced. While we hope for the best, some ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Communication, Financial Education, Healthy Relationships, Money, Relationship, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Grocery Lists & Coupons Can Save Money for Busy Families
September 24, 2020
Written by: Brenda Marty Jimenez, Extension Agent IV, Broward County Rachel Biderman, Extension Agent I, Miami-Dade County With the fast-paced nature of modern-day life and the effects of a pandemic, it can be challenging to find the time ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money MattersTags: Busy Families, Children, Coupons, Eating For Good Health, Effects Of Pandemic, Face Covering, Groceries, Grocery List, Hand Washing, Helpful, In Store Sales, Kids, Managing Food Dollars, Managing Resources, Meals, MyPlate Nutrition, Planned Meals, Recipes, Redeem Coupons, Save Money, Save Money In The Grocery Store, Saving Money, Snacks, Stick To The List, UF/IFAS Solutions
Identity Theft: How to report and recover
September 23, 2020
Recently, my son learned he was a victim of identity theft. At only 20 years old he wasn't sure what steps he should take to recover, that's when he asked for some help. Identity theft is a growing problem, with more than 600,000 people filing ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Family Resource Management, Identity Theft, Recover From Identity Theft