Figuring out ways to spend less and save more is a huge challenge for many people. This may be a result of what they have been taught or sim...
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Fathering in 15™ is a free online learning course offered by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in partnership with the National F...
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Making Life Work. That’s what we try to do each day. But that effort can become challenging and often frustrating. Alabama Extension is he...
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Stress associated with job loss and the many other challenges stemming from an economic downturn or disaster can spill over into fam...
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Frugality 101
If you and your family are dealing with reduced income, your first steps should involve carefully assessing how you spe...
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Rerouting
Family vacation plans derailed by unexpected events? Don’t cancel those plans just yet! Reroute to a staycation—fun tim...
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Staying safe involves more than just following a handful of tips. Much like staying nutritionally and physically fit, staying safe r...
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Grief is a common reaction after a layoff or job loss. But experts stress that it is okay to grieve. Grieving is a natural part of a...
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During these uncertain times, people may be skimping on sleep. And, in the long run, sleep deprivation can take a toll on your healt...
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A critical step in getting ready for a financial long haul is setting up a rainy day fund—an emergency savings account of between ...
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Search for Openings
Start by creating a job search plan that includes identifying the position and work requirements that interest yo...
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Access to education beyond high school is important for all young people. Many communities in the state of Alabama have jobs that ...
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