Maybe you’re planning on getting married, or perhaps after much consideration you’ve decided to move in with your long-term partner. By choosing either one of these paths you are embarking on an important journey and a major life transition that will surely impact you in ways you may or may not have yet considered. As […]
Money
OSU Extension Focuses on Finances
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. […]
National Family Life Month
November 2014 Family Activity Calendar
#LiveSmartOhio Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Candice M, winner of OSU Football tickets for the #LiveSmartOhio contest, sponsored by OSU’s Family and Consumer Sciences! Are you ready to Live Smart Ohio? The new web hub at go.osu.edu/livesmartohio will launch Nov. 1, and you’ll be able to find info about living smart: smart food, smart money, smart relationships, smart family, […]
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 […]