Part of financial literacy is learning about the basics of investing. Once you have control of your expenses and can spend less than you make, what do you do with that unspent money? Well, the next step is… Read More
When I started driving, I didn’t know a lot about the basics of auto insurance. No one explained to me what a premium was. I did not know why I wouldn’t want the cheapest policy I could get…. Read More
Understanding the basics of life insurance is ultimately a tool for financial stability. Life insurance is not something you buy for yourself. You buy it for those who may be impacted financially when you die. Depending on the… Read More
I decided to create this presentation covering what you need to know about renting in Florida after hearing stories of rental relationships gone wrong. If someone is collecting money for offering their property for someone else’s use, they… Read More
UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension and St. Lucie County Community Services staff want to help Treasure Coast residents improve their credit scores. Why Does A Credit Score Matter? A credit score is a number that lenders use to… Read More
I keep hearing about the ‘new normal’ due to this global pandemic. For me, whenever someone refers to ‘normal’ I usually counter with “define normal.” Life has taught me that everyone really has their own normal. The Oxford… Read More
You can make money as a Florida Cottage Food Operator. Some people are looking for a way to make a living, some just want a little extra in their pocket. If you are looking for a way to… Read More
“COVID-19 Sheds Light on….” That is the starting line of so many news articles these days. They relate to such a wide varieties of subjects from our food system to our hospitality industry. In the coming weeks, we… Read More
When using credit, it is important to know how to handle the debt you’ll be accumulating. This short presentation will give you some tips on how to recognize when we might be over-extending on credit and some different… Read More
During times of financial uncertainty, it is more important than ever to practice good money management skills. Watch this to learn some best management practices for credit use. For more information about credit and credit use from the… Read More
