By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Martie Gillen, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida If you’re like many older workers, you’re probably already considering the question of when ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Michael Gutter, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida Do you “pay yourself first”? How's that nest egg coming along? If the transmission goes, ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
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
A single one dollar bill. Money, cash, currency. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones.A single one dollar bill. Money, cash, currency. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones. What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is money set aside for unplanned expenses. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Saving money does not have to be overwhelming or complicated. With a few smart strategies and consistent habits, you can build a financial cushion to achieve your goals—whether it is buying a home, starting a business, or simply gaining peace ... READ MORE
Category:Automate Savings: Set up an automatic transfer to a dedicated home fund each month. Even small amounts add up over time. Cut Unnecessary Expenses: Review your budget for subscriptions or discretionary spending you can eliminate to boost ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, , Work & Life
Financial security is essential to our quality of life. However, learning how to be financially secure isn’t something usually taught on the job or in school. Some people may think financial education is only for those who can afford it, but ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Money Matters, UF/IFAS
The Department of Energy designates every October as National Energy Awareness Month, to show the importance of responsible energy consumption. While technologies have changed and evolved since the early 1990s, energy efficiency has remained ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
About this series Rising costs have brought on rising concerns. The ripple effects of the years-long COVID pandemic continue to surface in economies worldwide, from grocery shelves to gas pumps. In an ongoing effort to help people – ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
by Alia Garrett, Siri Khalsa, Jackie Lebouitz, and Maria Rometo Now more than ever, every penny counts. Read our tips below to see some easy ways to save money and resources at home. Tips Turn off your lights, fans, and electronics ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life