Category: Money Matters
Resources for Retirement
July 15, 2015
It's Easy to Get Started The U.S. Department of the Treasury has launched myRA (my Retirement Account), a new retirement savings account that can help people start saving for their future. If you don’t have access to a retirement savings ... READ MORE
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Watermelon – A Taste of Summer
June 30, 2015
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 & LifeTags: Living Well In The Panhandle, Summer, Taste, Watermelon
Teaching Children About Money at Any Age!
May 5, 2015
Have 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 & LifeTags: Categories
UF/IFAS implements the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program this tax season
March 27, 2015
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 & LifeTags: 4-H, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida
America Saves Online Challenge ~ FAQs
February 20, 2015
America 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 & LifeTags: America Saves Financial Challenge, Finances, Money Matters, Savings
Tips to Reduce Spending
February 14, 2015
“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 & LifeTags: Living Well In The Panhandle, Reduce, Spending, Tips
America Saves Online Challenge ~ Twitter Chat
February 11, 2015
America 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 & LifeTags: America Saves Financial Challenge, Finances, Money Matters, Savings, Social Media, Twitter Chat
America Saves Online Challenge ~ Materials
February 11, 2015
Challenge 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 & LifeTags: America Saves Financial Challenge, Finances, Money Matters, Savings