Economic Success

Pyramids to Urns: Funeral Costs and Options

Mary N. Harrison

Women and Money: Unique Issues – So You Want to Remarry?

Diann Douglas, Martie Gillen, and Lynda Spence

Costs and Benefits of Vegetable Gardening

Kevin Athearn, Hannah Eason, Liz Felter, Catherine G. Campbell, Jessica M. Ryals, Matthew C. Lollar, Juanita Popenoe, Lorna Bravo, LuAnn Duncan, Christa Court, and Wendy Wilber

This publication serves as a guide for gardeners to estimate the costs of vegetable gardening. But first, we describe the benefits of gardening.

Major Asset Classes: A Brief Glossary

Jarrett Tsai, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, and Martie Gillen

Strategies to Fund Your Child's College Education: Using Savings and Tax-Advantaged Vehicles

Jessica McCumber, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, Martie Gillen, and Sarah M. Ellis

Women and Money: Unique Issues—Your Money Matters

Diann Douglas and Martie Gillen

Saving and Investing “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication is intended for family service providers, Extension agents and specialists, educators, and other professionals in the Military Family Readiness System. It discusses general and military-specific information about saving and investing money. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

Gender Affirmation Surgery: Financial Considerations

Chloe W. Swearingen, Megan Donovan, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, and Sarah M. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Family Resource Management

Nothing Will Ever Be the Same: Acknowledging and Recovering from the Trauma of Identity Theft Victimization

Axton Betz-Hamilton, Randall A. Cantrell, and Heidi Liss Radunovich

This publication is a fact sheet intended for individuals who are interested in learning basic information about identity theft, victimization, and ways to navigate the process. The publication aims to inform readers and to help victims of identity theft minimize financial and personal setbacks. Written by Axton Betz-Hamilton, Randall A. Cantrell, and Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2024.

Helpful information for holiday travel.

Alicia Betancourt

Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case of weather or other delays. Always leave a day or two before […]

St. Lucie County 4-H Farm: A unique mode of program delivery

johnferguso

There are several delivery modes for 4-H programs, such as camps, afterschool, community clubs, project clubs, 4-H school enrichment, Instructional TV or video, competitive events, 4-H in-school clubs, and independent studies, to name a few. Many of us, however, may not pay attention to other unique modes of 4-H program delivery, such as an outdoor […]

13 QUICK TIPS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE: Just do it!

Brenda Marty-Jimenez

Food waste prevention is a big deal. A lot of money is lost each year linked to food waste. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723314/  Food waste prevention steps can save money, reduce hunger in our communities, help you get your food supplies better organized and nutritionally healthy, protect the environment, and engage the family in group food waste prevention […]