A good credit score tells a lender that you are likely to pay a loan as agreed. Borrowers who are perceived as less risky score the best rates on loans. The way to build a good credit history is to demonstrate that you manage credit well. This ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersWhether you’re saving for an automobile purchase, a special vacation, a new home, or retirement — a little planning and budgeting can turn a fuzzy dream into a reality. Use a step-by-step planning approach, take actions to reach your goal, ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeA fiduciary is someone who has a legal obligation to put a client’s interest ahead of their own. A financial professional with a fiduciary obligation must recommend investment products that are in your best interest. Some financial professionals ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTax season can be a very difficult time of year for many people. It is a time when good record keeping is very vital. Also the high preparation fee to be too much for some families to handle. Some use computer software to avoid the fees. In ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeBy Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension Here are some of the information requests I received this month and announcements of topics of interest. Phone calls and emails allow me to review topics with Wakulla County ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeBe sure to check out this month's feature in The Green Scene. Ready to make a few enhancements to your home to improve its overall performance? Improving the home performance through small increments or changes requires extended periods of ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & LifeApril Is Financial Literacy Month If you’ve never had a credit card or you’re wondering if one is right for you, there are several things to consider before you apply. Pros and Cons How do you plan on using a credit card? Credit cards ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
4-H TRI-COUNTY POTATO PROJECT: TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE P. Fletcher, UF/IFAS Extension Putnam County, East Palatka, FL; A. Hedstrom, UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, Bunnell, FL; M. Hunter, UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, Bunnell, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Money Matters
CREATING HEALTHY FINANCIAL FUTURES FOR 4-H YOUTH B. Alfonso, UF/IFAS Extension, Seminole County, 250 West County Home Road, Sanford, FL 32773 Situation: For many adolescent youth, the concept of paying bills, supporting a family and acquiring ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Money Matters