Hurricanes are something Florida residents have to deal with and they can be overwhelming and scary. Additionally, not preparing ahead of time can add even more stress and take an unexpected toll on your finances. There are ways to reduce this ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Are you thinking of purchasing a home but are not sure how you are going to come up with the down payment, closing costs, and the additional fees associated with purchasing a home? With high demand and low inventory, it is important that you ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Budgeting can be defined as the process of calculating how much of something you must earn or save during a particular period of time, and planning how you will spend it. Together, we will discuss the importance of budgeting, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As we are dealing with the uncertainties of Covid-19, scammers are using this time to take advantage of the vulnerable and conning them out of their money. Due to limited socialization with family and friends, the 65+ population is at an increased ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Relationships & Family,
We have all been impacted by the sudden and rapid progression of Covid-19. You may be dealing with unexpected expenses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, causing you financial strain. You are not alone. The uncertainties of Covid-19 may cause ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Have you ever been a victim of identity theft? It can leave you feeling violated and cause serious havoc in your life. According to Life Lock, nearly 60 million people have been the victim of identity theft at some point in their lives. The ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
I saw a meme the other day on social media that seemed to say that someone was glad they were nearly broke because at least they wouldn't be a victim of identify theft. It was all I could do to refrain from commenting with all the reasons why ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for more information. As someone who is registered ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
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