Let's talk about the essential elements you need to build a rock-solid financial future. Think of it like building your dream house – you need to start with a solid foundation. Below are four key building blocks to consider. Make More than ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Growing up poor in Bogotá, Colombia, Nelly Nelson knows firsthand about the “haves” and “have-nots.” That’s a driving force behind her desire to help the less fortunate as the family and consumer sciences agent for UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Did you know that youth ages 12 to 18 can participate in a 4-H leadership camp that teaches Community Emergency Response? This year, youth will learn CPR, communication strategies for community leaders, financial management skills, and more. In ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Disaster Preparation
Homeownership makes sense for different people at different stages of their lives, but it's not always the right choice for everyone. Whether you are in the process of renting or buying your own home, the best place to start is to understand ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Florida Master Money Mentor training covers basic personal finance topics and teaches you how to empower others to take control of their personal finances. The online training has nine modules with topics such as financial decision making, ... READ MORE
Category: Events
In light of the current Equifax breach, I thought I'd put together a short list of security precautions that may be useful. Please let me know if you have any additional ideas for protecting your financial accounts or any alternatives ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money MattersAs 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 5 Steps to ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeOn February 23, 2015, 93 folks in the Agriculture Industry assembled to kick-off a new initiative, AgSave$, to bring personal finance education such as estate planning, succession planning, and protecting assets to farmers, ranchers and agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm ManagementIt’s easy for us to think of this year’s tax refund as free money coming to us courtesy of Uncle Sam. However, the truth of the matter is that the check you receive is a return of your own hard earned money. And since you’re going to get ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life