Category: Money Matters

Green Industry Going Greener?

by Carol Roberts
June 1, 2018

Many readers may already know, the term Green Industry refers to the commercial lawn and landscapers that work so hard to keep our yards and neighborhoods beautiful in the hot Florida sun. Green industry professionals stay current on best practices ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Money Matters, Turf
Tags: BMP, Electric, Green, Industry, Landscape, Lawn Service, Maintenance, Mower, Mowing, Rechargeable, Sustainable

Marriage and Money: 5 Building Blocks for Success

by Lisa Leslie
May 31, 2018

A successful strategy for handling money with a partner means establishing procedures and understanding emotional implications. Establishing procedures and taking a look at the numbers can reduce uncertainty and conflict. Honestly working through ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: Budgeting, Couples And Money, Credit Scores, Financial Counseling, Financial Planning, Marriage And Money

IRS: Do a Paycheck Check-Up

by Lisa Leslie
May 29, 2018

The federal income tax system is meant to be a pay as you go system. Paycheck earners have federal income taxes deducted from each paycheck and at the end of the year that amount should cover the majority of federal income tax liability. Due ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Federal Income Tax, Tax Planning, Withholding

Summer 2018 (Free): Live, Interactive, Online Personal Finance Classes

by Lisa Leslie
May 25, 2018

University of Florida/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension invites you to attend these free educational webinars. All are 12:00pm -1:00pm EST, Cost = Free June 19, Stock Basics: We will discuss advantages and risks, basic terminology, how ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Money Matters
Tags: Budgeting, Money, Personal Finance Webinars, Personal Finance; Investing; Personal Finance Classes;

Lafayette 4-H Members Participate in 2018 Suwannee Valley Youth Show

by Chris Vann
April 30, 2018

Lafayette 4-H Club was well represented at the recent Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale at the 103rd Suwannee County Fair in Live Oak. Lafayette 4-H Hog Exhibitors Members showing hogs included : Gavin Barnes, Kiley Beach, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Livestock, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Beef, Curriculum, Fair, Hogs, Livestock, Show, Steer, Swine, Youth

Balancing the Ends of the Sandwich?

by Michael Gutter
April 25, 2018

I recently read a good piece on the sandwich life stage, as I like to call it. I am currently living the dream, as are many of you. My folks live on their own now – we all help each other – and my wife and I also have two kids (a teenager ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life

MAKING MOOLA: A 4-H FAIR BOOTCAMP

by nladd
April 20, 2018

Dallas Daniels, Megan Mann, and Mia Wilchcombe, UF/ IFAS Extension Lake County, Tavares, FL Situation: Each year youth sell their market animals at the Lake County Fair, making a profit which provides an opportunity to teach them about finances. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Money Matters
Tags: 2018, 4-H Wilchcombe, Central District Symposium, Daniels, Mann

Helping Dreams Come True: UF/IFAS Extension First Time Home Buyer Programs

by nladd
April 20, 2018

L. Hamilton., UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County, DeLand, Florida, J. G. Ramirez, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, Kissimmee, Florida, and S. Preston, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, Sanford, Florida. Situation: Home ownership is fundamental ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: 2018, Central District Symposium, Family & Consumer Sciences, FCS, Hamilton

Money Smart Week

by Shari Bresin
April 16, 2018

Next week is Money Smart Week, which runs from April 21st to the 28th. This special week, which was created in 2001 by a group of organizations in Chicago that would go around helping the community improve their financial literacy, is meant ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Lesson, Meal, Money, Plan, Preserve, Save

Make Saving a Lifelong Habit

by Samantha Kennedy
April 14, 2018

Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/wakullaco/files/2018/04/Make%20saving%20a%20habit.m4a According to the Federal Reserve, most Americans do not have enough money saved to even cover a $400 emergency. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: FCS, Financial Education, Home Management, Money Management, Piggy Bank, Samantha Kennedy, Saving, Saving Money, Summer Camps, UF-IFAS, Wakulla County

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