Financial planners can help you achieve specific financial goals or provide comprehensive financial management. Before you work with one, it’s important to understand their credentials, compensation methods, and how to research their background. ... READ MORE
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When disaster strikes, how quickly you recover often depends on one key factor: your financial preparedness. Natural disasters — like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heatwaves — are becoming more common and more destructive, especially ... READ MORE
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An increasing number of Americans are reaching the limits on their credit cards. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card delinquency rates hit a nearly 12-year high. In the first quarter of 2024, nearly one-fifth of credit card borrowers ... READ MORE
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Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the ground up. "Agricultural operations, regardless ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
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
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UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County provides free one-on-one help with basic personal finance. We have Florida Master Money Mentors that can help you develop a strategy to reach your financial goals. Florida Master Money Mentors can provide ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersHillsborough 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
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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 & FamilyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, by the year 2050 the nation’s elderly population will more than double to 88 million, and the more frail, the over 85 year population will quadruple to 19 million. Older Floridians, their families, and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeA fiduciary is someone who has a legal obligation to put a client’s interest ahead of their own. A financial professional with a fiduciary obligation must recommend investment products that are in your best interest. Some financial professionals ... READ MORE
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