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Cooperative Extension aims at providing science-based information to help various clientele groups make better decisions. EDIS publications here include basic introductions to decisionmaking using force-field analysis and an economic approach to valuing information; strategies for making financial decisions as a family or resolving ethical issues within a coalition; and 4-H curricula for developing decision-making skills in youth.

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Education Planning “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication discusses general information about education costs, savings plans, and payment methods, military-specific educational benefit programs, military-specific laws and policies affecting student loan repayment, five education planning tips for military families, and education planning resources. 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.

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Create a 4-H Binder: The Ultimate Tool for Staying Organized All Year

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Keeping track of important 4-H dates, project guidelines, and activity handouts can be challenging for busy families. A 4-H Binder is a simple but effective way to stay organized, helping everyone in the family access information quickly. Here’s how to set one up! Step 1: Choose Your Binder and Supplies: Start with a sturdy three-ring […]

An Open Heifer: To Keep or Not To Keep

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One question that arises every year for cattle producers is what to do with weaned heifers. Should they be retained or sold at weaning? Retaining heifers or buying replacements are both costly ways to build and expand a herd. Therefore, it is important to select females that will be dependable, consistent, and longevous. Investing in […]

American debt and delinquency is rising, tips to get your debt under control.

Alicia Betancourt

An increasing number of Americans are reaching the limits on their credit cards. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card delinquency rates hit a nearly 12-year high. In the first quarter of 2024, nearly one-fifth of credit card borrowers used at least 90% of their available credit. The New York Fed highlighted the “maxed-out borrowers” […]

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