Have you heard of “No Spend January”? Or any kind of “No Spend” month? It’s simply a challenge where you only spend money on essentials, such as housing, groceries, car payment, and so on. The nonessentials, such as getting your ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
One common financial question I hear is, “should I pay off my debt first, or start my emergency fund?” An emergency fund should have between three to six months’ worth of expenses. So if it costs you $3000 a month to run your household, ... READ MORE
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Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace. With summer’s heat still simmering in Florida and in many parts of the United States, people may be tempted to water their lawns and take more showers. Beth ... READ MORE
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Sakata Seed America Inc. shares the same water as urban residents in Southwest Florida. So, farm manager Cory Dombrowski wanted to see if he could irrigate more efficiently at the research farm east of Fort Myers. He did. With the help of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Even though daily deluges of Florida’s summer rains are in the rearview mirror, your lawn still can look lush, even with less water. Irrigation accounts for more than half the average U.S. water bill, but you can preserve this precious ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASAs W-2 forms and other receipts start rolling in, we’re reminded that tax season is upon us once again. It’s exciting to get back some of your own hard-earned money in the form of a tax refund! Saving a portion of your tax refund can be ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeKeeping Your Food Safe During an Emergency by Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County Two of the most pressing concerns during and after an emergency are food and water. The recent series of hurricanes to affect the United States ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeBy Shelley Swenson, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Want to talk about finances with a trained Master Money Mentor? Free counseling service available at Wakulla Extension, 850-926-3931. Where does my money go? How to save? Building ... READ MORE
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Category: Money Matters, Work & Life9. Create a “Cheap Fun Club” With Friends If you’re trying to save money, it can be disheartening when friends invite you to things that you don’t want to spend money on. Instead, be proactive, and invite your friends to share in frugal ... READ MORE
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