Family Finance

Use Less, Spend Wise, Make Memories

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 20, Season 3
The Use Less, Spend Wi$e Challenge is a great way to modify some of the ways we use, spend and make memories! Kelly May shares ideas about how you can achieve the goals set out by the challenge.  This is week 5 in the Holidays At Home Series: Your Holiday Spending Snapshot.  If you would like more information, visit the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.
To register and complete the challenge visit: The USE LESS, SPEND WI$E Challenge
To learn more visit:
The MoneyWi$e Web page
The MoneyWi$e Facebook Page
 

Melt Down Your Debt

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 5
Welcome to Week 5 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Summer Melt
Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 3, Season 3
Excess debt can put a real damper on your summer fun attitude!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Kelly May discuss ways to melt down your debt to enhance your financial freedom.
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Managing Finances when Funds are Tight

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 43, Season 2
Limiting expenses when income is reduced is sometimes a challenge.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Kelly May to discuss important considerations for when money is tight.
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Managing Time Effectively

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 40, Season 2
Time management is a challenge that many people face.  Whether you work at home or away, Kelly May shares tips with Dr. Jennifer Hunter for managing your time effectively.
Full episode transcript
Managing Time while Working Remotely (Video)
 

Understanding Credit and Your Credit Score

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 12, Season 2
What is a credit score? What makes mine change?  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Kelly May discuss credit and credit scores. They answer these questions and many more and talk about the importance of paying bills on time and monitoring your credit consumption habits.
Annual Credit Report website
Annual Credit Report telephone number 1-877-322-8228
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Being Smart about Smartphone Apps

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 6, Season 2
Using a smartphone and its related apps has become a convenience issue for many people.  Kelly May sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss the importance of  being smart about app downloads and permissions to ensure the safety of your identity and related information, as well as the information contained on your phone about the people listed in your contacts. 
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Changing Careers

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services
 
Are you contemplating a career change?  This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with the Director and Associate Director of Alumni Career Services, Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane to discuss important considerations to reflect upon before and during this transition stage of life.
Visit Alumni Career Services online.
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When Opposites Attract; Managing Finances within a Marriage

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
Episode 32
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter explores how different "money personalities" and money handling styles can add additional elements of intrigue for couples.  Listen for tips on maintaining the love while sharing the checkbook.
Full episode transcript

Cyber Monday Shopping

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
Episode 24
It's that time of year!  Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving.  Are you ready?  Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss tips for staying safe and saving money while doing your holiday online shopping.
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Avoiding Lifestyle Creep

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
Episode 21
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter revisits her former role as Family Finance Specialist and discusses the trending topic of lifestyle creep.  The tips she shares for avoiding the creep are good sound advice that will set you up for a lifetime of financial success.
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Beating the Holiday Financial Blues: Part II

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
Episode 14
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Mindy McCulley continue the discussion about planning for holiday spending.  Last week, they focused on planning for Halloween and Thanksgiving.  This week they delve into saving money during the Christmas season.  While it is just September, it is not too early to begin planning how you will cover those expenses. Part two of two.
 
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Beating the Holiday Financial Blues: Part I

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
Episode 13
The holidays can be stressful times for many reasons. This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss ways to prevent holiday spending from becoming one of those reasons.  In this episode we focus on tips for taking the scare out of Halloween spending and then discuss ways to make sure that we celebrate in the true spirit of Thanksgiving.  This is part one of a two part series. 
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