In descending order, by date published.
12/12/2019 (new)
Authors: Caitlin Grasson, Jennifer Hunter
It is increasingly more common for emerging adults to live with their parents for longer or to move back in with them after college. Either way, emerging adults (and their parents) have a goal of eventually being fully independent. Before moving out of your parents' house, there are some things you need to know, things you can be doing to prepare, and some things to consider. Let's start with some basics you may need to know before you get out into the real world by yourself.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 562 kb
Pages: 3
10/4/2019 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter
For centuries, the town marketplace has been the hub of buying and selling. The same is true today, although the nature of the marketplace has changed. Buying and selling is shifting from brick-and-mortar-type stores to online retailers. The U.S. Census Bureau reported nearly $453.5 billion in e-commerce sales in 2017. As a consumer, it is important to know the pros and cons of online marketplace transactions. It is helpful to be aware of potential pitfalls when buying and selling online, ways to protect your identity, and which online marketplaces are available.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 271 kb
Pages: 3
10/4/2019 (new)
Authors: Caitlin Grasson, Jennifer Hunter
Talking about credit and credit scores can be both boring and overwhelming for young adults. However, it is important to know what credit is and how it impacts your future. Do not put off learning about credit scores until you are ready to buy your first house or car. Being proactive can help you avoid future headaches and put you on a path toward being an independent adult.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 276 kb
Pages: 2
7/2/2018 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter
Individuals and families are planning leisure trips to destinations all over the world. Regardless of which international travel destination you choose, careful planning is a must. While planning an international trip may seem daunting, there are a few tips that you can follow to make sure that you have the best travel experience possible whether you are a novice or seasoned traveler.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 1.40 mb
Pages: 5
7/2/2018 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter
Deciding to go on a vacation is an exciting, and all too often stressful experience. Your fantasies of reading a good book while on the beach may be interrupted by intrusive financial concerns. How should you pay for your trip? How will you protect your finances while you are gone? Should you get travel insurance? What about scams or theft? There are numerous financial issues to take into account when planning a trip. Consider implementing some of the following strategies in order to protect your finances.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 481 kb
Pages: 3
7/2/2018 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter, Brooke Jenkins-Howard, Sally Mineer
Getting sick on vacation is bad news. It has the potential to ruin the trip for everyone. Finding quality medical care while on vacation can be difficult as well. While you may not always be able to prevent illness when travelling, you can be adequately prepared to minimize your symptoms and to get back to reclining comfortably on the beach as soon as possible. Consider the following suggestions to prepare for the possibility of health complications while traveling.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 299 kb
Pages: 2
7/20/2016 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter, Kristyn Jackson
Downsizing to a smaller home has become a recent trend. Older adults in particular can benefit from such a move. Smaller homes typically require less maintenance and can result in significant savings for the homeowner because of lower utility bills, property taxes, and insurance. This publication will help you make decisions and plans for downsizing.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 476 kb
Pages: 4
12/10/2015 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter, Kristyn Jackson, Nicole Peritore
Identifying healthcare wants and needs for you and your family is an important first step to finding a healthcare plan that will provide adequate healthcare coverage at a sufficient price. This publication will help you determine a health care plan that will best suit your needs.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 1.42 mb
Pages: 6
1/26/2015 (new)
Authors: Laura Frey, Jennifer Hunter
This publication helps you plan for holiday expenses throughout the year and adopt new, lower-cost traditions to reduce the added stress and crunch on your wallet.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 527 kb
Pages: 4
4/29/2014 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter, Nicole Peritore
Insurance provides financial security when the unexpected happens. Many people receive health insurance from their employers. People who are not working or are self-employed, retired, or who have too little or unaffordable coverage now have the opportunity to purchase health insurance through the Health Benefit Marketplace. Before purchasing health insurance, it may be helpful to spend some time considering what you need or want in a health insurance plan.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 546 kb
Pages: 4
11/11/2013 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter
This publication provides tips to be a successful seller or bargain hunter to help you maximize profits and savings.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 550 kb
Pages: 4
4/23/2013 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter
Regardless of age, women need to be thinking about and planning for retirement. Retirement savings should start early. For many young women, retirement seems many years away. However, retirement investments grow over time, so it is important to start planning and saving early.
Departments: HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 364 kb
Pages: 3
11/13/2012 (new)
Authors: Bob Flashman, Jennifer Hunter
If you find yourself facing financial strain, a common lemon experience, you can learn to deal with challenging economic conditions by rethinking your approach. By learning what is most important to you and your family, you can find new ways to make the most of your money and make your family happier in the process.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 193 kb
Pages: 3
10/9/2012 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter
Implementing good money management practices can help you rebound and allow you to be better prepared for future changes in the economy.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 213 kb
Pages: 4
10/9/2012 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter
Developing a monthly budget for your retirement expenses can help you feel more prepared to adjust to rising prices and unexpected expenses.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 208 kb
Pages: 3
4/9/2012 (new)
Authors: Diana Drury, Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter, Katie Keith, Jackie Walters
The Building a Healthy, Wealthy Future: Youth program includes a variety of activities and learning lessons that may be used by those in the traditional classroom setting, an after-school program, 4-H youth development programs, home school programs, or by other groups interested in learning more about health and personal finance.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 11.50 mb
Pages: 74
1/24/2012 (new)
Authors: Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter
Using the activity that follows in this publication, you can explain to your adolescent that being rebellious is not always a bad thing, especially if he/she can defy a negative behavior.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 836 kb
Pages: 2
1/24/2012 (new)
Authors: Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter
Take time now to talk with your adolescent about a household budget and the difference between needs and wants. It will help him/her understand how to allocate money later in life.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 746 kb
Pages: 5
1/24/2012 (new)
Authors: Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter
Helping adolescents balance the risks and rewards of their food and drink choices now can help them make wise health and financial decisions in the future.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 1.01 mb
Pages: 5
1/24/2012 (new)
Authors: Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter
Discussing your adolescent's decision-making process is important not only for him/her, but also to help you as a parent stay actively involved in the everyday decisions that he/she makes.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 697 kb
Pages: 4
1/24/2012 (new)
Authors: Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter
Communicating with your adolescent about household expenses and budgeting can help him/her begin to develop an understanding of how much it actually costs to live and to maintain a household.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 990 kb
Pages: 3
1/24/2012 (new)
Authors: Nichole Huff, Jennifer Hunter
Talking to your adolescent about goal setting can be an important first step in helping him/her visualize the future and the potential steps that need to be taken in order to turn a goal into a reality.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 1.12 mb
Pages: 7
7/20/2011 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter
A typical response to higher fuel prices is to consider trading your current vehicle for one that is more fuel efficient or even one that uses an alternative fuel. If you simply compare the cost of filling the tank, this decision seems to be a good one.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 768 kb
Pages: 4
5/2/2011 (new)
Authors: Jennifer Hunter
Disability insurance is one of the most needed but most overlooked types of insurance. A disability can be just as financially devastating to a family as the death of a breadwinner.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 678 kb
Pages: 4
