FCS5-459: Financial Considerations for Women: Planning for Life's Major Events

Jennifer Hunter | Apr. 23, 2013 (New)

Regardless of age, women need to be thinking about and planning for retirement. Retirement savings should start early. For many young women, retirement seems many years away. However, retirement investments grow over time, so it is important to start planning and saving early.

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FCS5-452: Financial Strain and the Lemon Experience of Life

Bob Flashman, Jennifer Hunter | Nov. 13, 2012 (New)

If you find yourself facing financial strain, a common lemon experience, you can learn to deal with challenging economic conditions by rethinking your approach. By learning what is most important to you and your family, you can find new ways to make the most of your money and make your family happier in the process.

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FCS5-455: Paying for Continued Education

Bob Flashman, Megan Hempfling | Nov. 13, 2012 (New)

Various forms of continued education and training are available. They range from a four-year program at an expensive private college or university to a less expensive state university or even a community or technical college. Once you decide where you want to continue your education, you can search out the various forms of financial aid that are available, both from the educational institution itself and from outside sources.

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FCS5-453: Alternatives to Identity Theft Protection Service

Bob Flashman | Nov. 13, 2012 (New)

When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released their list of the top ten consumer complaints of 2010, identity theft once again topped the list. Many criminals realize how much easier it is to steal from consumers and businesses via identity theft and how much less likely they are to be caught. Unfortunately, their crimes find many victims.

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FCS5-456: The Value of Continued Education

Bob Flashman, Megan Hempfling | Nov. 13, 2012 (New)

For most students, high school is not the end of their career preparation. Education and training beyond high school provide greater opportunities for finding and keeping a job, particularly in tough economic times. Continued education can have an impact on family well-being.

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FCS5-454: Make Your Charitable Giving Count

Bob Flashman | Nov. 13, 2012 (New)

Many charities in the United States are competing for your money. Unfortunately, an estimated $20 billion intended for charitable contributions may end up in the pockets of fraudulent solicitors. With more than half a million federally recognized charities soliciting your contributions, your good intentions are not enough. To make the most of your charitable giving, you must carefully research charitable organizations before donating.

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FCS5-458: Maximizing Your Dollars in Retirement

Jennifer Hunter | Oct. 9, 2012 (New)

Developing a monthly budget for your retirement expenses can help you feel more prepared to adjust to rising prices and unexpected expenses.

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FCS5-457: Managing in Tough Times: Rebounding Your Finances after Recession

Jennifer Hunter | Oct. 9, 2012 (New)

Implementing good money management practices can help you rebound and allow you to be better prepared for future changes in the economy.

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FCS5-451: Building a Healthy, Wealthy Future: Youth

Diana Drury, Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter, Katie Keith, Jackie Walters | Apr. 9, 2012 (New)

The Building a Healthy, Wealthy Future: Youth program includes a variety of activities and learning lessons that may be used by those in the traditional classroom setting, an after-school program, 4-H youth development programs, home school programs, or by other groups interested in learning more about health and personal finance.

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FCS5-448: Building a Healthy, Wealthy Future: Sending the Right Message

Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter | Jan. 24, 2012 (New)

Discussing your adolescent's decision-making process is important not only for him/her, but also to help you as a parent stay actively involved in the everyday decisions that he/she makes.