Rarely do I hear the phrase “school’s out” and not think of my own summers of fun and, of course, Alice Cooper’s 1972 major hit single “School’s Out for Summer” – does that age me? In fact, “word” has it that Alice ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeHave you ever asked yourself, “When should I start teaching my child about money”? Perhaps after that tantrum in the store about a toy or that 1st birthday when grandparents give a couple of dollars as a present? We all know that children ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Jess Gaylor, a retired Army veteran, saw a sign on his church bulletin board for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and decided to give the free program a try to file his income taxes. “It was available ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, Work & LifeAmerica Saves Financial Challenge FAQs Revised February 2015 Daily Challenge Activities Can you count mandatory pension payroll deductions as part of the $5 a day savings? No. The Challenge will only give you points for voluntary savings. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
“Oh where does all my money go?” Do you need help managing your finances so that your family can realize more of their needs and wants? Family members of all ages must learn to communicate and understand what their financial situation ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeAmerica Saves Challenge Twitter Chat (#eXASchat) Sponsored by eXtension: http://www.extension.org/personal_finance [important] Date: Tuesday, February 24, 3 PM EST Topic: Challenge Yourself to Save Money [/important] Join this special ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeChallenge yourself. Improve your financial health. Gain tools and resources to meet your financial goals. [important] Enroll online now for the 2015 America Saves FREE five-week Financial Challenge! Sunday, February 22–Saturday, March 28, ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeIt’s easy for us to think of this year’s tax refund as free money coming to us courtesy of Uncle Sam. However, the truth of the matter is that the check you receive is a return of your own hard earned money. And since you’re going to get ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- For Marianna farmer and rancher Ken Barton, the combination of business and family is more than just a balancing act – it is his livelihood. Barton is 10 years away from retirement, and concerned about how he will ... READ MORE
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