Category: Money Matters

A Natural Disaster Can Significantly Impact a Family’s Financial Life

by Katherine Marin
January 26, 2023

A natural disaster can significantly impact a family's financial life. For example, in the aftermath of a hurricane, flood, or other incident, families often face skyrocketing costs for repairs and replacements that can significantly disrupt ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Homestead, Miami-Dade, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension

Guidelines to Donate Money Safely

by Katherine Marin
October 4, 2022

Don't become a scam victim! Many people are looking for ways to help in the aftermath of Ian. One way to help is by donating money to charitable organizations. Unfortunately, while many reputable organizations are doing great work, there are ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Crdifasmiami, Miami-Dade, Work&life

If you are still using “123456” as your password…

by Katherine Marin
June 24, 2022

Now might be the time to change it! According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Florida is in the top 5 states where ID theft complaints were made. Identity theft is a severe problem, especially for young people just starting to establish ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Crdifasmiami, Lifeskills, Miami, Miami-Dade, South Florida, Youthdevelopment

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Approaching! Here three ideas to help prevent financial abuse in senior adults.

by Katherine Marin
May 24, 2021

Help prevent financial fraud abuse in senior adults. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, 90% of financial fraud in senior adults is caused by family members or people who know the senior adult well. Sadly, senior adults are financially ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Homestead, Miami, Miami-Dade, MoneyMatters

Gifts from the Heart

by Linda Seals
December 9, 2014

Gayle Whitworth, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Gifts don’t have to be expensive to mean much. Often, the best gifts are those that come from the heart and have a personal touch. Listed below are several gifts you can give that don’t ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life

FL Agriculture Financial Management Conference is here!

by Vanessa Vassilaros
October 3, 2013

Do you want to learn about financial risk management seminars next to other growers of Florida in a Central location with meals and educational speakers? Now is the time! The FAFMC (FL Agriculture Financial Management Conference) is a collaborative ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Money Matters
Tags: Agriculture, Education, Financial Management, Florida, Growers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

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