Tag: Financial literacy

Meet the UF/IFAS Extension FCS Agent for Miami Dade County

by Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez
December 22, 2025

About Me I'm happy to introduce myself as your new UF/IFAS Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent in Miami-Dade County. If you're not familiar with FCS, it is a field of study that combines the science and art of living well ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: FCS, Financial Literacy, Food Entrepreneurship, Health, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Nutrition, South Florida, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension, Wellness

Simple Money Saving New Year’s Resolutions

by Alicia Betancourt
December 15, 2025

A new year is the perfect moment to reset your financial habits. You don’t need extreme budgets or complicated spreadsheets to make real progress—small, consistent changes can add up to meaningful savings over time. Below are practical, ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Automate Savings, Beginner Budgeting, Budgeting Basics, Debt Reduction, Emergency Fund, Financial Goals, Financial Literacy, Financial Wellness, Household Budgeting, Money Saving Tips, New Year's Resolutions, No-spend Challenge, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Smart Spending

Bid, shop, support Florida 4-H youth by Oct. 31: UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County online auction on tap

by Lourdes Mederos
October 21, 2025

What if your next online bid could help youths discover their future, earn a coveted spot at a leadership camp or learn a new STEM skill that could change the world? This fall, your holiday shopping can do just that. UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Camps, 4-H Programs, 4-H Youth Development Program, Agriculture, Auction, Camps, Club Travel, Confidence, Drones, Fall Online Fundraising Auction, Financial Literacy, Florida 4-H Legislature, Florida 4-H State Executive Board, Healthy Living, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Leadership, News, Noelle Guay, Online, Rchery, Scholarships, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, University Of Florida, Workforce Development, Youth

Get Fin Lit this July!

by Josey Keener
May 30, 2025

Get Fin Lit this July by diving into the Personal Finance and Money Management course #2102371. Josey will explain specific standards, vocabulary, and resources you can utilize in the classroom. Josey is a certified teacher ready to help you ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Curriculum, Financial Literacy, Get Fin Lit, Josey Pearce Keener, Living On My Own, LOMO, PF&MM, Teachers

Mastering Money Management: Youth’s Guide to Purchasing Feed and Supplies for Their 4-H Project

by Tycee Prevatt
September 12, 2023

Engaging in a 4-H project is a valuable opportunity for youth to develop essential life skills while pursuing their interests and passions. A key aspect of managing a successful project is handling finances responsibly, especially when purchasing ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Financial Literacy

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

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

4-H Livestock Projects Teach Financial Literacy

by Yolanda
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 & Youth
Tags: Animal Sciences, Budgeting, Financial Literacy, Livestock, Panhandle 4-H

Managing the Holidays without Breaking the Bank

by Melanie Taylor
December 8, 2016

As the holiday season quickly approaches many people become overwhelmed with all of the activities, decorating, and shopping that needs to be completed. Here are a few tips to save energy, time and your nerves. Let’s begin with Five Steps ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Budgeting, DIY Gifts, Emotional Health, Financial Literacy, Holidays, Panhandle 4-H, Stress

Thinking About a Credit Card? Consider This

by Samantha Murray
April 25, 2016

April Is Financial Literacy Month If you’ve never had a credit card or you’re wondering if one is right for you, there are several things to consider before you apply. Pros and Cons How do you plan on using a credit card? Credit cards ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Family Hot Topic, Financial Literacy

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