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Tag: finances

Mastering Holiday Spending: 7 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Season


December 4, 2024

The holiday season brings joy and celebrations, but it can also lead to unexpected expenses. Without a solid plan, the festivities might end up costing you more than you intended. Here are some tips to help you stay financially savvy while still ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Finances, Financial Management, Financial Strategies, Financial Stress, Holiday Budget, Holiday Spending, Ocextension

Is Financial Stress Making you Anxious?


March 28, 2023

Financial stress can come about from being in debt, low earnings, the expense of raising kids, or even being married to someone who mismanages money. Reducing your financial concerns will allow you to focus on essential areas and relax, knowing ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Budget, Expenses, Finances, Financial Strategies, Financial Stress, Income, Money Manangement, Ocextension, Orange County Fl, Spending Plan, Taking Control Of Your Money

Homeownership Versus Renting


January 31, 2022

Homeownership makes sense for different people at different stages of their lives, but it's not always the right choice for everyone. Whether you are in the process of renting or buying your own home, the best place to start is to understand ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Featured, Finances, Financial Management, Home Equity, Home Ownership, Ocenews, Ocextension, Rental Assistance, Renter, Rentwise, Special Topics

Are You on a Financial Roller Coaster Caused by the Pandemic?


April 6, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has been like a roller coaster of change. For millions of Americans, the economic effects of the pandemic have been devastating, with millions of people suffering from job losses and threats of eviction. But don't be ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: COVID-19, Finances, Financial Strategies, Money Management, Ocextension, Pandemic, Saving, Saving Money

COVID-19 Impacts: Let’s Talk Money


May 6, 2020

Save some money for emergencies! How often have we heard that advice? With unprecedented times, we never imagined the magnitude of the COVID-19 virus and the impact on our finances, families, workplaces and schools. Yet, for so many Americans, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Finances, Financial, Healthy Habits, Healthy Living, Money, Money Management, Orange County, Unemployment