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News As 2018 comes to a close, now is the time to start thinking about how recent tax reform will impact your federal income tax return. More
Articles Lower fuel prices may cause homeowners to consider storing extra fuel at home. Be sure to research all of the ramifications and pitfalls before proceeding. More
Articles Getting Your Affairs in Order
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Information on organizing your records, making decisions, transferring property, planning for final arrangements, and documenting your preferences. More
Articles This publication helps you and your family protect your retirement benefits after sudden unemployment. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops 2: Working Together as a Family
Natalie Ferry, Natalie M. Ferry
This publication explains how income loss affects every aspect of a family's life, including the emotional well-being of all family members. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Income Drops 5: Paying Creditors and Keeping Your Reputation
Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D.
This publication explains steps you can take to work with your creditors to protect your financial reputation. It includes advice about prioritizing bills, and examining income and expenses. More
Articles This publication explains how to identify career options and find new employment. It includes information about writing resumes and cover letters, filling out applications, and going on interviews. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops 3: Checking Financial Resources
Natalie Ferry, Marilyn Furry
This publication explains how the loss of income can help families make positive changes. It can be a new beginning to take control of your financial resources. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops 1: Making Sense of My Losses
Natalie Ferry, Natalie M. Ferry
The first in a series of publications about rebounding from unemployment, this publication helps explain the emotional responses to job loss. More
Videos Saving While Shopping: After Grocery Shopping
Robin Kuleck, RN, MSEd
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Properly storing groceries after purchase can maintain freshness, nutrients and reduce food waste. More
Videos Saving While Shopping at Home
Robin Kuleck, RN, MSEd
Many people loathe grocery shopping. Planning menus and writing a grocery list saves both time and money as well as assures your family is eating healthy meals. More
Videos Save While Shopping at the Grocery Store
Robin Kuleck, RN, MSEd
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Time is money. You might be surprised to learn that you can save money on your grocery bill even before you get to the store by adopting these practices. More
Videos Penn State Extension Nutrition Links offers free nutrition education to people eligible for public assistance to gain knowledge and skills necessary to achieve a healthful diet on a limited budget. More
Articles My Monthly Spending Plan
Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D., Rebecca Escott
This article features a spending plan calendar and tips to make your plan work. More
Articles Preparing for Emergencies: A Consumer's Guide
Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D.
This article aims to help you prepare your home and family for emergency situations. More
Videos Many opportunities for water conservation exist outside of your home including plant and watering choices. More
Videos Out of all the methods for water conservation, household water use is what consumers have the most control over. More
Videos The video provides information on the importance of water conservation and offers tips on reducing your water usage. More
Articles Financial Security in Life: Finding Money to Save
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D., Valerie Manganello
This article explains how to get started saving, practice good spending habits, and develop strategies that can help you save money. More
Articles Financial Security in Life: Conquering College Costs
Robin Kuleck, RN, MSEd, Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Parents saving for their children's college education face a confusing maze of ways to save and pay for higher education. More
Articles Financial Security in Life: Pay-Yourself-First
Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D.
Pay-yourself-first is a simple concept that paves the way for wealth accumulation or an upcoming need you may have. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops 6: Cutting Corners
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
The effects of a reduced income can be managed by economizing. The result will be a more effective use of resources, especially time and money. More
Articles Cutting Credit Costs: Annual Percentage Rates and Yields
Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D.
This article features questions and answers about annual percentage rates and their importance. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops: Overview
Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D., Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Losing your job, being laid off, or having your family income decrease is traumatic. More