The Louisville-based Yum! Brands is lobbying the KY government to consider allowing the elderly, homeless, and persons with disabilities to be able to use their supplemental nutrition assistance funds to purchase fast food. They argue that some people have difficulty preparing foods and the nutrition provided by their restaurants stacks up well against the foods […]
Money
April is Financial Literacy Month!
We’re surrounded by money information. Turn on the TV or radio, pick up a newspaper or magazine, search the web or look at social media sites…information is everywhere. How do we know what is credible and worth our attention? Where are we on our path to financial wellness? Looking for information on line? Start with […]
Made You Look!
When we were kids, one of the first practical jokes we learned to play on each other was to tell someone their zipper was down (or something was spilled on their shirt). When they would look down in alarm, the other person would say “made you look.” The person being pranked usually acknowledged the joke […]
Flooding In Ohio: Web links for information
As Ohioans from across the state face issues related to flooding, Extension has provided links for various kinds of information. Check them out if you or someone you know is facing rising waters. * Flood Map: The Ohio River Forecast Center out of the National Weather Service – – features a flood map depicting current […]
Financial Stratego: Playing the $$ Game
“Habit is a cable; we weave a thread each day, and at last we cannot break it.” ~ Horace Mann Have you ever taken time to really think about how you make decisions? Many of our choices seem to be made on automatic pilot. From food to finances to family dynamics, we tend to react […]
Money Matters in Relationships
According to a recent study released by the National Endowment for Financial Education three in 10 Americans say they have lied to their partner about financial matters. This dishonesty can range from lying about small purchases to having secret bank accounts. However little or small, financial matters are of critical importance to a relationship. Taking […]