Starting Social Security retirement benefits at the optimal age can mean receiving a substantially greater overall payout. If you have a short life expectancy and no other resources, taking early reduced benefits may be the best option. If… Read More
Credit Impact: Credit Scores Workshop When: July 25, 2019 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Plant City Community Resource Center, 307 North Michigan Avenue, Plant City, 33566 Registration required: https://creditscore.eventbrite.com Registration deadline: July 19, 2019 Learn how to increase your… Read More
Live, Interactive, Online Personal Finance Classes University of Florida/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County invites you to attend these educational webinars. All are 12:00pm -1:00pm EST. Cost = Free. 3 Session Webinar Series: Critical Steps to Financial Success June 27:… Read More
Hillsborough 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 needs. Residents who… Read More
Consumers applying for credit are sometimes surprised to find out the credit score they have been tracking is different from the credit score the lenders use to evaluate their application. The truth is, there are many, many… Read More
An emergency fund and elimination of expensive debt are the bedrocks of financial stability. A common question is – which to concentrate on first, paying off credit card balances or putting money in a savings account? The latest 3… Read More
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 emotional aspects is critical for… Read More
The federal income tax system is meant to be a pay as you go system. Paycheck earners have federal income taxes deducted from each paycheck and at the end of the year that amount should cover the majority… Read More
University of Florida/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension invites you to attend these free educational webinars. All are 12:00pm -1:00pm EST, Cost = Free June 19, Stock Basics: We will discuss advantages and risks, basic terminology, how stocks are valued, and… Read More
University of Florida/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension invites you to attend these free educational webinars. All are 12:00pm -1:00pm EST, Cost = Free What: Personal Income Tax Preparation and Filing When: Tuesday, January 30 Description: An IRS representative will discuss… Read More
