Tag: budgeting
Achieve Your 2019 Financial Goals with Free Financial Guidance
December 14, 2018
Hillsborough County residents can receive free one-on-one financial education on basic personal finance topics from University of Florida Master Money Mentor volunteers. Mentors can meet at a time and community location that fits an individual’s ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Budgeting, Credit, Financial Goals, Financial Planning, Florida Master Money Mentors, Saving
Why Do I Have So Many Different Credit Scores?
November 21, 2018
Consumers applying for credit are sometimes surprised to find out the credit score they have been tracking is different from the credit score the lenders use to evaluate their application. The truth is, there are many, many different ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Budgeting, Credit, Credit Scores, Florida Master Money Mentors, Money, Money Management Classes
Pay Down Debt or Build An Emergency Fund?
September 21, 2018
An emergency fund and elimination of expensive debt are the bedrocks of financial stability. A common question is - which to concentrate on first, paying off credit card balances or putting money in a savings account? The latest 3 month trend ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Budgeting, Credit, Debt, Debt Management, Emergency Fund, Money Management
Marriage and Money: 5 Building Blocks for Success
May 31, 2018
A successful strategy for handling money with a partner means establishing procedures and understanding emotional implications. Establishing procedures and taking a look at the numbers can reduce uncertainty and conflict. Honestly working through ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & FamilyTags: Budgeting, Couples And Money, Credit Scores, Financial Counseling, Financial Planning, Marriage And Money
Summer 2018 (Free): Live, Interactive, Online Personal Finance Classes
May 25, 2018
University of Florida/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension invites you to attend these free educational webinars. All are 12:00pm -1:00pm EST, Cost = Free June 19, Stock Basics: We will discuss advantages and risks, basic terminology, how ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Money MattersTags: Budgeting, Money, Personal Finance Webinars, Personal Finance; Investing; Personal Finance Classes;
Freezing: Nature’s Pause Button – March is National Frozen Food Month
February 26, 2018
Based on information provided by the American Frozen Food Institute, on average, 40% of all food in the United States goes uneaten and wasted, which is an annual loss of $165 million. Fresh fruit and vegetable waste makes up nearly one-third ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeTags: Budgeting, Family Meals, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Frozen Foods, Fruit, Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, January-March 2018, National Frozen Food Month, Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell, Vegetables
Healthy Lifestyle Guidance from Farm to Table and Home
January 26, 2018
The University of Florida/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office, located in Dade City, offers a large variety of free healthy lifestyle and eating classes of which you may not have heard. Some of the programming includes the Family Nutrition Program ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Money Matters, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Balanced Meals, Budgeting, Classes, Community Gardens, Dade City, Family Nutrition Program, Foor Preservation, Gardening, Healthy Eating, Money Management, Personal Finance, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Veggies
Seven Keys to Strong Investment Planning
December 8, 2017
A strategic investment plan can make goals like children’s college education or a secure retirement a reality. A comprehensive plan is different from haphazardly chasing returns. Some considerations to help develop a plan: Target dates: ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersTags: Budgeting, Financial Professional, Investing, Money Management, Retirement
4-H Livestock Projects Teach Financial Literacy
November 3, 2017
Green and white are the colors of 4-H but what else can you think of that is green and white? Money! So, how does 4-H livestock projects teach financial management for the youth who participate in these programs? I am so glad you ask. We ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: Animal Sciences, Budgeting, Financial Literacy, Livestock, Panhandle 4-H