Money Matters
Everyone has to deal with money, whether budgeting, buying insurance, planning for retirement, or saving to buy a house. Become a more informed and empowered money manager with the resources on these pages.
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Basic Money Management
Budgeting, recordkeeping, and financial education. -
Consumer Rights
Credit protection laws, consumer education, and information about avoiding fraud and financial abuse. -
Credit & Debt Management
Choosing a credit card, cutting costs, getting financial counseling, and protecting yourself from fees. -
End of Life Issues
Resources that offer answers to legal, ethical, and financial questions. -
Insurance
Auto, flood, health, and life insurance are just a few of the kinds of insurance available. -
Retirement
Estate planning, retirement accounts, social security, and reverse mortgages. -
Saving & Investing
Financial planning, banking, investment advisers, and protecting your money.
For information about energy efficiency and other topics related to saving money while being environmentally friendly, please visit our Sustainable Living: Families & Consumers page.
Can't find what you're looking for? Send us your questions--and let us know which county you live in--or contact your local Extension office.
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Consumer Action Website--FCIC
- Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
- The Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Florida Department of Financial Services
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- MyMoney.gov--Financial Education and Literacy Commission
- Office of Community Services--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

