Money Matters
Everyone has to deal with money, whether budgeting, buying insurance, planning for retirement, or saving to buy a house. Become a more informed and empowered money manager with the resources on these pages.
- Basic Money Management
Budgeting, recordkeeping, and financial education. - Consumer Rights
Crdit protection laws, consumer education, and information about avoiding fraud and financial abuse
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Choosing a credit card, cutting costs, getting financial counseling, and protecting yourself from fees. - End of Life Issues
Resources that offer answers to legal, ethical, and financial questions. - Insurance
Auto, flood, health, and life insurance are just a few of the kinds of insurance available. - Retirement
Estate planning, retirement accounts, social security, and reverse mortgages. - Saving & Investing
Financial planning, banking, investment advisers, and protecting your money.
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Consumer Action Website--FCIC
- Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
- The Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- MyMoney.gov--Financial Education and Literacy Commission
- Office of Community Services--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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