Although the stock market, unemployment rate and other economic indicators point to recovery from the Great Recession in 2008-09, many families are still struggling. In fact, according to a recent survey from the Federal Reserve, an unexpected expense of just $400 would put the majority of American households at financial risk. That’s one reason why […]
Celebrating a Century of Lifelong Learning for Families, Consumers
Celebrating a 100th anniversary is often an excuse to look back. But for the people behind Ohio State University Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences programs, it’s a reason to look forward. On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act establishing the nation’s Cooperative Extension Service, a unique educational partnership between the U.S. […]
Understanding the Impact of Youth Targeted Food Marketing
Link: http://presenter.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/kidd.149/Introduction_-_20141116_223919_24.html
The Great Savings Balancing Act: Retirement vs. Everything Else
Most people have more than one place they’d like to put their money. The key to making the most of your money is figuring out how to prioritize each of your options. Should I save for a goal or pay more on my debt? Should I start (or add to) a college fund for my […]
Making Fresh Salsa
Everyone seems to have their favorite salsa recipe. And, this time of year the salsa ingredients are abundant in gardens, at farmer’s markets and at the grocery — ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, pepper and other fresh vegetables and herbs. If you are making fresh salsa to eat or store in the refrigerator you don’t […]
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Prepare yourself for a shock: our national student loan debt is now more than one trillion dollars! This is more than our national credit card debt. So is college still a good investment? It’s Not All Bad News Last month the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that attending college is still a good […]