Identity Fraud is crime that everyone should be aware of and learn how to avoid it. More and more people are using on line shopping which can expose one’s financial information. Even some in-store purchases have not been secure. It is Tax ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeBy Shelley Swenson, Extension Agent III, Family and Consumer Sciences UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension Would you like to track your spending? Review your choices to see which best meets your needs. Click Here For More..... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeBy Shelley Swenson, Extension Agent III, Family and Consumer Sciences UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension How often should I check my credit report? First, let’s review a little about credit scores. Credit Scoring is designed to give lenders ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- After crying tears of joy or screaming with sheer delight, University of Florida financial expert Michael Gutter said the winner – or winners – of this week’s $1.5 billion Powerball should be prepared and also discreet. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The New Year is a great time to take stock of your finances and set goals for the coming year and beyond. No matter your income, making a budget can help you achieve those goals and make you feel more in charge of where your money goes. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeIn Florida, now is the time of year we switch our thermostats from cool to heat or start using the fireplace on chilly nights. But how do you know that your heating systems are working at their best? Here are five tips for heating your home ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Worried about spending too much on the holidays? Check out these tips for sticking to a holiday budget (McWilliams, Pigott-Dillard, and Gutter 2014): Based on your usual income and expenses, figure out how much you are comfortable spending ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeHoliday Spending The holiday season will soon be upon us. It seems to begin earlier each year placing more stress on both retailers and consumers. Retailers struggle to sell more products while consumers are subjected to a bombardment of messages ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
When you think of Halloween, you probably envision candy, scary movies and trick-or-treating, but what about sustainability? From costumes to decorations, Halloween actually provides a great opportunity to put sustainable practices into action. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic
To help homeowners predict the impact of implementing some of the water conservation measures listed on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ checklist, this 5-page fact sheet offers a table of estimated water savings. Homeowners can select activities ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life