COVID-19 Money Matters
Unemployment
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 provides economic assistance to individuals who are facing income ...
How to take advantage of stimulus programs
The stimulus package approved as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides help for workers and employers. ...
Coronavirus and Tax Returns
The impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus is far-reaching, with news related to the pandemic filling the airwaves and pervading American ...
How to handle your retirement accounts
The volatility of the markets continues to wreak havoc on retirement accounts. One day they’re up, the next day they’re ...
Managing Your Federal Student Loans
If you have student loans and are worried about making the payments, you can relax – if your loans meet ...
Health Insurance
There’s good news and bad news on the insurance front. The good news is that because so many people are ...
Paying Bills
There are two keys to managing your finances through the COVID-19 crisis: One is communication. The other is hustle. First, ...
Budgeting and Managing Your Money
Paying for College
By Suzanne Costanza Executive Director, Florida Council on Economic Education By now, as a high school junior, you’re ...
Don’t forget to enjoy your life
Getting your financial house in order doesn’t mean you have to live a life of spartan frugality and ...
Health Insurance
You’re young and probably in the best health you’re ever going to be, but don’t be fooled into ...
Paying for transportation
Public transportation and ride-sharing can get you where you need to go while you’re in college – but ...
Lending and Loans
Navigating the mortgage market
In culturally diverse Florida, the American Dream of homeownership takes many forms. No longer just the traditional single-family ...
Paying off student loans
Student loans make a college education possible for many students, but they can also be a slippery slope ...
Credit cards, settlements, and bankruptcy
As with other aspects of financial adulting, choosing the right credit card depends on your goal. Is it ...
Building Wealth
Credit Unions May Be Your Key to Retirement Planning
By Jared Ross, President & CEO, Florida Credit Union Association Most American consumers stress about saving for retirement ...
Non-retirement savings
While setting aside money for retirement is important, don’t forget to stash money for “this is life” expenses. ...
Planning for retirement
It might not seem like something to worry about now, especially as you’re juggling student loans and car ...
Financing your children’s education
As you pay off student loans, it’s natural to wonder how you could spare your children similar debt. ...
