Category: Money Matters
Income Tax Refund Roundup
January 19, 2018
Now that the holidays are behind us, many of us are already thinking of our Income Tax Refund. As you eagerly await your filing documents, let me provide you some food for thought about your options this tax season. Free Tax Prep You may qualify ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Deductions, Emergency, Fund, Refund, Tax, Taxes, VITA
Winter Weather Events: Preparation and Safety
January 17, 2018
People in Florida might not consider planning and preparing for winter weather events because of it's normally mild temperatures. However, some northern Florida regions experience temperatures below freezing and occasional snow and ice storms ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Food And Water Safety, Heating Safety, Preparation, Winter, Winter Storm Preparation, Winter Weather, Winter Weather Event
Do I Really Owe This Debt?
January 12, 2018
Last week I discussed debt collectors, why they might be contacting you, and how to stop them from contacting you. Today, let's talk about what to do if you don't believe you owe the debt. What does the collector have to tell me about the ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Money Management, Personal And Family Finances, Personal Finance
Fresh Access Bucks: Farmers Markets and SNAP Unite
January 11, 2018
Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers' approach to addressing food access, affordability and nutrition education is unique in that it works with the full food system from producer to consumer. With almost five years of experience ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: EBT, Farmer's Market, Fruits, Health, Nutriton, SNAP, Vegetables
Reduce Energy Consumption in the Winter
January 10, 2018
January is typically the coldest month in our area, which means for many of us that our thermostats will be switched from the usual “AC” mode to “heat.” With another cold front on the way, it is important to ensure that your home is ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money MattersTags: Conserve, Degree, Energy, Heat, Home, Thermostat
National Healthcare Decisions Day is Wednesday, April 16, 2018
January 5, 2018
In 2010, the Associated Press found less than 30 percent of Americans reported having an advance directive, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a 2005 study found nearly 70 percent of Americans die in a hospital, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: April, Communication, Decision, Directives, End-of-life, Expectations, Five Wishes, Healthcare, Medical, Spence, Treatments
Holiday Credit Card Use and Fraud
January 5, 2018
The first of the year is a great time to do a personal finance check, and one area that is often overlooked is checking for fraud. Credit card fraud occurs when someone gains access to your credit card information and uses it for his or her ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Understanding Debt Collection
January 4, 2018
Got debt? Most of us do! Debt comes in different shapes and sizes, from credit cards to mortgages. What happens if you miss or fall behind on payments? You might find yourself being contacted by a debt collector. I'm sure most of us have ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Debt, Debt Management, Family Resource Management, Money Management, Personal Finance
Live, Interactive Online Personal Finance Classes (Free)
January 4, 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 What: Personal Income Tax Preparation and Filing When: Tuesday, January 30 Description: ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Money MattersTags: Debt Management, Federal Income Tax, Free Tax Preparation, Online Personal Finance Class, Webinars