Back-to-School on a Budget: Smart Tips to SaveThe last week of July is here, and that means baBack-to-school shopping is in full swing. While a new school year brings excitement, it can also put a strain on the family budget. With prices ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Are you stuck doing the same things for fun and looking for affordable ways to enjoy Sarasota County? Luckily, Sarasota County offers a load of sustainable adventures, from its beaches and parks to its sunny weather and countless attractions. ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Managing Holiday Materialism The holiday season often amplifies financial tensions in marriages, as the pressure to create perfect celebrations through expensive gifts and elaborate decorations can strain both budgets and relationships. While ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family,
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and plenty of festive fun. But it can also bring stress, impulse spending, and a financial hangover once January rolls around. The good news? With a little planning and intention, you can enjoy the ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
The holidays are all about good food, great gatherings and plenty of gratitude. It can be a time of extended budgets, overflowing trash bins and wasted leftovers. How does one plan with precision to maximize savings, guarantee ... READ MORE
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The holiday season is often filled with joy, family gatherings, and good food. However, it can also bring financial stress—especially with grocery prices at their highest in recent years. This year, two major grocery retailers, Walmart and ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
Welcome back to Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Today's guest is Kamille Santos, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Money management means actively overseeing and planning every aspect of your finances - budgeting, saving, and even investing. By managing your money well, you gain a clear understanding of your financial situation, set future goals, ... READ MORE
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The new year has started but has your budget? With the holidays in the past, now is an exciting time to set some goals and review your budget for 2025. Grab a pen/pencil and some paper or use your smartphone notes app and let's get to it! ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
This Thanksgiving, we want to show our gratitude by highlighting some amazing programs and organizations in Sarasota County that help our community all year-round. We’ll go over local assistance available for utility bills, financing programs ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & Life