Debt is money you owe to a person or business. While debt often carries a negative connotation, responsible borrowing and repayment can improve your credit history. Debt & Credit Debt becomes a problem when you can’t repay what you owe. ... READ MORE
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One common financial question I hear is, “should I pay off my debt first, or start my emergency fund?” An emergency fund should have between three to six months’ worth of expenses. So if it costs you $3000 a month to run your household, ... READ MORE
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Until recently, the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian & TransUnion- tracked and treated medical debt collection very similar to other types of collections. If a consumer does not pay a debt, the creditor can sell the unpaid ... READ MORE
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Recent economic indicators are not positive. Our financial forecasters are seeing storm clouds of inflation and higher interest rates forming. While it all may not be doom and gloom, we might be smart to start preparing to weather a financial ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersThe UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension Office is celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the Morrill Act, also known as the Land-Grant College Act with an open house on June 23, 2012. By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension DIrector Read More About ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS ExtensionBy Shelley Swenson, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Want to talk about finances with a trained Master Money Mentor? Free counseling service available at Wakulla Extension, 850-926-3931. Where does my money go? How to save? Building ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life...Whether you are saving already or don't know where to start, click the link below for various ways to start or explore different saving options . How to do it: Find ways save. Here are 54 ways to get you started. READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeIf you're looking for ways to cut down on your debt and track your progress, explore the links below. How to do it: Find places to cut your spending so that you can pay down your debts faster. Find places to trim your expenses. READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeClick the link below for guidance to help you get started with a money saving plan. It can be hard to put aside money for savings. But there is an easy way to save money without ever missing it -make your savings automatic in 2014 READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeHow to do it: Use IRS Form 8888 to split part of your refund into a savings account. Learn more. READ MORE
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