About Family and Consumer Sciences
OSU Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences Program focuses on empowering families to balance the demands of life. We interpret knowledge developed at The Ohio State University amd other land-grant universities and are the ones who teach Franklin County citizens to use critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems. Educational programs are made possible through financial support from the Franklin County Commissioners, State and Federal Government. Our educational purpose is to provide citizens with current information to make living in Central Ohio better for individuals, families, and communities in Franklin County.
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Top 10 Ways to Save Money
Top 10 Ways to Save Money
As the recession deepens, consumers are embarking on an era of thrift, tightening their belts and saving more money as they cut spending. A question that we should ask is: What are some ways that I can cut my spending?
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Recordkeeping – Helps Clear the Fog on Personal Finance
Recordkeeping – Helps Clear the Fog on Personal Finance
Have you ever driven down the highway and suddenly driven into a thick white wall of fog? Momentarily, you are confused, not sure what direction or where you are headed or even what is in front of you. Moments count and the choices you make will affect your life. Often times the phrase, “Today Decides Tomorrow” applies to money management behaviors. When discussing personal finances, the fog is symbolic of your personal financial behavior and the highway is your path in life.
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