Tag: Financial Education

St. Lucie County 4-H Farm: A unique mode of program delivery

by johnferguso
July 11, 2024

There are several delivery modes for 4-H programs, such as camps, afterschool, community clubs, project clubs, 4-H school enrichment, Instructional TV or video, competitive events, 4-H in-school clubs, and independent studies, to name a few. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, 4-H, 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Extension, Financial Education, Florida 4-H Youth Development, Money Matters, St. Lucie County, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, Work & Life Tags: #4hGrowsHere

4-H Workforce Preparation – Guides the Pathway to Career Choices

by johnferguso
June 27, 2024

4-H Workforce Preparation is a clear indication that sometimes, we don’t acknowledge the work that goes into the food at our table, and this program gives a hands-on opportunity for the participants to have this insight. Tessa ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #4HGrowsHere, #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, 4-H, Extension, Financial Education, Florida 4-H Youth Development, St. Lucie County, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Are you a Credit Card Deadbeat?

by Carol Roberts
September 11, 2023

Ok, so we’ve all heard negative things about so-called ‘deadbeats’. Generally speaking, the term refers to someone who fails to follow through in some way. What if I were to tell you that in the world of credit cards, being a deadbeat ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Credit Card, Credit Report, Deadbeat, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Terms, UF IFAS Extension

Eliminating Credit Card Debt

by Lisa Leslie
June 2, 2023

Eliminating expensive credit card debt means more money to improve quality of life and less toward interest payments. It can also bring stress relief. Below are some debt management strategies and considerations. DIY Cash Flow Management: ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Bankruptcy, Building Credit, Credit Repair, Debt Free, Debt Management, Debt Settlement, Financial Counseling, Financial Education, Powerpay

Pause For A Bit of Positive Financial News

by Carol Roberts
March 21, 2023

With all the negative news we’ve heard lately about looming recessions and bank failures, it can be unnerving. So let’s all just pause for a bit of positive financial news. More states are adopting financial education requirements for public ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Consumer Skills, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Money, Money Management

Game Changers for the Florida Consumer

by Carol Roberts
March 25, 2022

You might not think it, but March has been a great month for consumers, especially in Florida. Yes, fuel prices are up and inflation is high. There have been a few new developments on the state and national level. These developments are game ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Banking, Consumer, Consumerism, Credit, Credit Report, Credit Score, Finance, Financial Education, Overdraft Fee, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Love and Money: How to Lose Your Heart without Giving Away Your Wallet

by Carol Roberts
October 6, 2020

Relationships are wonderful and difficult at the same time. When it comes to love and money, sometimes our judgement can become clouded. Our emotions can override our rationality or our trust becomes misplaced. While we hope for the best, some ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Financial Education, Healthy Relationships, Money, Relationship, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

The Basics of Investing

by Carol Roberts
August 26, 2020

Part of financial literacy is learning about the basics of investing. Once you have control of your expenses and can spend less than you make, what do you do with that unspent money? Well, the next step is to make sure the money you don't spend ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Asset, Bonds, Cash, Financial Education, Investing, Liquidity, Mutual Funds, Stocks, UF IFAS Extension

Auto Insurance Basics

by Carol Roberts
July 9, 2020

When I started driving, I didn't know a lot about the basics of auto insurance. No one explained to me what a premium was. I did not know why I wouldn't want the cheapest policy I could get. In this video, the folks from Consumer Jungle help ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Auto Insurance, Coverage, Deductible, Extension, Financial Education, Insurance, Liability

Life Insurance Basics

by Carol Roberts
July 8, 2020

Understanding the basics of life insurance is ultimately a tool for financial stability. Life insurance is not something you buy for yourself. You buy it for those who may be impacted financially when you die. Depending on the type of life ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Death Benefit, Estate Planning, Extension, Financial Education, Financial Stability, Life Insurance, Money Management, Premium

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