Tag: money management

Managing Holiday Materialism: Protecting Your Marriage During the Season of Spending

by Trisha Aldridge
December 5, 2025

Managing Holiday Materialism The holiday season often amplifies financial tensions in marriages, as the pressure to create perfect celebrations through expensive gifts and elaborate decorations can strain both budgets and relationships. While ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family,
Tags: Budget, Finance, Holiday Budget, Holiday Spending, Marriage, Money Management, Relationship, Saving, Spending

Today’s Risk for Tomorrow: Personal Finance Series (Part 3)

by Suzanne Holloway
November 3, 2025

We’ve covered budgeting and saving as foundations of money management. Investing is another element: it means putting money into assets like stocks, bonds, or real estate to earn returns through capital gains, dividends, or interest. Investing ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Bonds, Cryto, Invest, Investments, Money, Money Management, Retirement, Risk, Stocks

Five Essentials for Building Financial Success

by Lisa Leslie
October 20, 2025

Financial success can bring peace of mind, stability, and the freedom to pursue your goals. Whether it’s paying bills with ease, enjoying vacations, or retiring comfortably, financial success is a journey that many individuals can achieve ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Money Management

Saving for Tomorrow: Personal Finance Series (Part 2)

by Suzanne Holloway
October 3, 2025

In a previous blog, we explored budgeting as one of the elements of money management. But once you know where your money is going, the next step is making that money work for your future through saving. Savings is the portion of your ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters
Tags: Bank Account, Money, Money Management, Personal Finance, Piggy Bank, Save, Savings, Savings Accounts

The Basics to Budgeting: Personal Finance Series (Part 1)

by Suzanne Holloway
September 12, 2025

Money management means actively overseeing and planning every aspect of your finances - budgeting, saving, and even investing. By managing your money well, you gain a clear understanding of your financial situation, set future goals, ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Money, Money Management, Personal Finance

Families Are Coping with Financial Struggles

by Nelly Nelson
August 15, 2025

Families are coping with financial struggles as we move through 2025; many families across the nation are grappling with the growing weight of financial stress. From rising living costs and housing shortages to job market shifts driven by automation ... READ MORE

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Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Money Management, Financial Assistance, Financial Management, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Money Management, UF/IFAS Extension

Finding Help in Hard Times

by Nelly Nelson
August 12, 2025

As financial challenges persist into 2025, many families are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about where to turn and are finding help in hard times. Whether you're struggling to pay bills, keep up with rent, or find affordable childcare, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Money Management, Finances With Children, Financial Management, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Mental Health, Money Management, UF/IFAS Extension

Back To School Money Saving Tips!

by Jenny Rodriguez
August 1, 2025

As the summer winds down, many families feel the pressure of the back-to-school shopping list. For some, it’s an exciting time of new beginnings, but for others, it can be a stressful financial burden. The state’s new month-long sales tax ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Back To School Savings, Money Management, Ocextension, Orange County, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Summer 2025: Personal Finance Webinars

by Lisa Leslie
June 2, 2025

Join us for these informative, interactive webinars. All are 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, Cost = Free June 25, PowerPay Debt Away: Build Your Personalized Plan to Eliminate Debt We will explore Utah State University’s powerful debt ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Money Management, Online Money Management Classes, Online Personal Finance Class

New Year New Budget

by Josey Keener
January 8, 2025

The new year has started but has your budget? With the holidays in the past, now is an exciting time to set some goals and review your budget for 2025. Grab a pen/pencil and some paper or use your smartphone notes app and let's get to it! ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Expenses, Financial Education, Income, Josey Pearce Keener, Money Management, SMART Goals, Spending Plan

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