Category: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
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Winners named in annual Radon Poster Contest
Mar 24, 2025
Contest designed to help raise awareness about the dangers of radon
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The benefits of having a budget
Feb 27, 2025
Faculty member Diann Moorman offers tips on how to create a budget
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Breaking down the benefits of the Amex Gold Card
Feb 25, 2025
Financial planning instructor offers expert insight
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Organize your expenses better with these expert tips
Feb 17, 2025
Faculty member John Grable answers some common questions related to budgeting
Category: Finance
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From childhood sleuth to financial well-being expert
Feb 17, 2025
Watkins uses real-life examples to understand money issues in relationships
Category: Finance
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UGA Extension, FVSU program helps families protect assets and preserve legacies
Feb 5, 2025
Workshops aim to take the fear out of creating estate plans
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Need to improve your time management? 10 expert tips from UGA Extension
Jan 31, 2025
Small changes can lead to big results
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Neighborhood in need of revival clings to hope
Dec 6, 2024
Hartwell's historically Black enclave of Rome the focus of UGA housing program
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Should you get uninsured motorist coverage?
Oct 31, 2024
Faculty member Swarn Chatterjee provides insight
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Sweet Success
Oct 22, 2024
FACS grad Ivy Odom has helped transform Southern Living with fresh digital content
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Stackhouse known for creating smiles
Oct 21, 2024
Defensive lineman and housing management and property major emphasizes preparation
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UGA sponsoring radon poster contest for Georgia students
Sep 11, 2024
Radon Education program contest aims to raise awareness of deadly gas
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Tips for first-time credit card owners
Aug 30, 2024
Faculty member answers common questions about credit cards for WalletHub
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UGA’s Love and Money Center to prioritize relational and financial well-being
Aug 9, 2024
Originally the ASPIRE Clinic, the center's refinement emphasizes financial therapy and mental health
Category: Family
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UGA legacy began with a Pontiac and a proposal
Jun 7, 2024
When Bill Kuzniak proposed to Ann outside the home management house in 1969, it sparked a UGA legacy spanning three generations
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A look at generational banking trends
Mar 15, 2024
Archuleta discusses the role of age, technology in levels of financial stress
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Don’t make these mistakes with online savings accounts
Mar 11, 2024
FACS faculty member Michelle Kruger shares her insight
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Free estate planning workshop to address trusts
Mar 4, 2024
UGA Extension, Fort Valley State Extension team up to provide free virtual program
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FACS experts quoted in articles on finances, joint banking
Feb 27, 2024
Ford, Carlson contributed to articles published by Marketwatch
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Should you apply for a credit-builder loan?
Feb 12, 2024
Faculty member Diann Moorman offers expert insight
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Category: Finance
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FACS students inducted into Phi U national honor society
Oct 26, 2023
New Initiates boast GPAs among the top 10% of the college
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Money: It’s a gas, but you need to understand it
Sep 7, 2023
New online graduate certificate program to teach skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving financial planning industry
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Fee-only financial planning company seeks to reach the broader Athens community
Sep 6, 2023
FACS grad, instructor serves as co-founder of Fully Financial
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Consumer confidence on the rise? Or is it just an illusion?
Jul 27, 2023
Faculty expert John Grable gives unique insight into recent survey on consumer confidence
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Money matters: Financial Planning Academy teaches campers life skills
Jul 19, 2023
Camp designed to introduce high school students the basics of personal financial planning
Category: Finance
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Extension workshop offers free estate planning education
Jul 14, 2023
A similar program helped Georgia residents save millions of dollars
Category: Finance
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Class research project produces award-winning paper
Jun 27, 2023
Graduate Research Methods students earn national recognition for paper on housing access for low-income households
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Revisiting the economic impact of low-income housing tax credits in Georgia
Jun 26, 2023
For every net $1 of state income tax lost to LIHTC, an additional $5.79 of economic activity was generated on average.
Category: Homes
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We Are FACS campaign showcases college’s diverse career paths
Jun 1, 2023
Launched in June, the campaign raises awareness about the college's offerings
Category: Family
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What is a CLUE report and why is it important?
May 30, 2023
Faculty member John Grable provides insight on this little-known report in the insurance world
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Faculty member: be cautious when considering “free” credit cards
Apr 20, 2023
Moorman urges caution when considering card issuers claims
Category: Finance
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Dominating over junk food on social media
Apr 10, 2023
Study finds healthier foods can be made more appealing through a few simple steps
Category: Innovation
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Skobba named Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor
Apr 3, 2023
FHCE professor earns the university's highest recognition for excellence in instruction
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FACS grad takes home $25,000 prize in UGA Collegiate Great Brands Competition
Mar 27, 2023
UGA Entrepreneurship pitch contest draws 52 student startups for their chance at $25,000 prize
Category: Innovation
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Alumni Awards honorees recognized at annual celebration
Mar 27, 2023
Dean emerita Linda Kirk Fox and department head emerita Lynn Bailey inducted into Honor Hall of Recognition
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Athens fifth grader wins radon education poster contest
Mar 14, 2023
UGA Radon Education Program poster contest helps raise awareness and promote testing
Category: Homes
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UGA students offer free tax prep services through VITA program
Jan 26, 2023
Now in its 23rd year, the program helped Georgia residents save over $600,000 in fees last year
Category: Finance
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Planning for retirement? Good luck finding advice
Dec 15, 2022
Rural and minority populations face hurdles when planning for retirement
Category: Finance
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Generation X better prepared for retirement than experts thought
Nov 30, 2022
Baby boomers and Gen Xers are similarly prepared but millennials are falling behind
Category: Finance
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Worthy offers tips on how to lower car insurance costs
Sep 12, 2022
First piece of advice: shop around
Category: Finance
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Design Sprint challenges students to use creative thinking to solve problems
Aug 25, 2022
Teams worked closely with industry partners to come up with innovative solutions
Category: Innovation
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Assistant professor approaches life, work with open-mindedness
Aug 22, 2022
Dee Warmath puts well-being at the center of her research
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Some types of stress could be good for brain functioning
Aug 8, 2022
Low to moderate levels of stress may help build resilience while reducing risk of mental illness
Category: Family
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UGA tax preparation program helps Georgians claim over $2 million in refunds
Jun 10, 2022
Economic impact of UGA VITA program estimated at over $4 million
Category: Family
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UGA Radon Education program promotes awareness, home testing
Jun 8, 2022
Program offers home test kits for $15
Category: Homes
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Koonce honored for commitment to public service and outreach
Apr 21, 2022
Longtime faculty member named recipient of UGA's Walter B. Hill Award
Category: Finance
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How you think about money affects what you do with it
Mar 18, 2022
Study suggests changing how you think about spending, saving can change financial behavior
Category: Finance
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5 reasons to file: Free tax assistance from UGA VITA program
Mar 7, 2022
UGA partnership with Georgia United Credit Union and IRS offers free tax preparation for Georgia residents
Category: Finance
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Academic advisor follows the research when guiding students
Feb 28, 2022
Ahmaud Templeton helps FACS students realize their full potential
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Student entrepreneur seeks to change narrative behind sweat
Feb 22, 2022
Vanessa Sachs wins UGA Entrepreneurship Idea Accelerator competition with workout-proof makeup line
Category: Innovation
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Tinsley headlines FACS Alumni Awards honorees
Jan 18, 2022
College to recognize honorees at 43rd annual Alumni Awards event in March
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Tips for celebrating the holidays on a budget
Dec 17, 2021
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Zvonkovic named dean of College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Nov 22, 2021
Zvonkovic is currently dean of the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University
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Fox earns Lifetime Achievement Award from APLU Board on Human Sciences
Oct 19, 2021
Award honors a nationally recognized leader who has a significant history of promoting and advancing the human sciences
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Pandemic housing status influenced mental health
Oct 12, 2021
Renting, living alone were pandemic mental health risk factors
Category: Homes
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Johnson extending a proud family legacy
Sep 23, 2021
Hailing from a long line of educators, Johnson will be the first college professor in her family
Category: Homes
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Focus on outreach, student engagement prompts housing center name change
Sep 23, 2021
The Center for Housing and Community Research will continue its work toward improving Georgia communities
Category: Homes
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Housing and Equity Lecture with Richard Rothstein
Sep 20, 2021
Category: Homes
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Chatterjee named FHCE department head
Sep 20, 2021
The Bluerock Professor of Financial Planning has been a member of the FACS faculty since 2007
Category: Finance
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Financial planning program welcomes two new faculty members
Aug 2, 2021
Watkins, Fan are recent graduates of the department
Category: Finance
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Virtual study abroad expands students’ boundaries
Jul 30, 2021
Pilot program seeks to make global experiences more accessible
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FACS well represented in UGA 40 Under 40 list
Jul 16, 2021
UGA Alumni Association recognizes outstanding graduates under the age of 40
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Evolution of major reflected in name change
Jul 12, 2021
Consumer journalism major changed to social entrepreneurship for consumer well-being
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Category: Finance
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Category: Family
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Impact of UGA VITA program reaches new heights
May 28, 2021
UGA students help save Georgia taxpayers save thousands of dollars in preparation fees
Category: Finance
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Helpful advice for credit card owners
May 19, 2021
Faculty member Diann Moorman offers credit card insight
Category: Finance
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Design sprint winners seek solutions for Athens families
May 7, 2021
Several UGA students designed projects to raise awareness about the Earned Income Tax Credit for Athens families
Category: Finance
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Goetz named Meigs Professor, university’s highest teaching honor
Apr 12, 2021
Professorship was established to underscore the university’s commitment to excellence in teaching
Category: Finance
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UGA expert: do your homework when shopping for a credit card
Apr 8, 2021
Carlson: Before applying, compare various cards' interest rates, costs and benefits
Category: Finance
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FHCE department head search to launch soon
Mar 26, 2021
UGA Search Group seeks visionary leader to build upon existing foundation
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Category: Family
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Grable provides expert strategy on calculating a spending plan
Mar 3, 2021
First step: reframe the budgeting process into something enjoyable
Category: Finance
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UGA students offering free tax prep services through VITA program
Feb 26, 2021
Georgians can make virtual appointments
Category: Finance
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Oct 1-Dec 30 Radon Newsletter 2020
Feb 5, 2021
Category: Homes
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Getting the facts about 0 percent credit cards
Jan 27, 2021
Faculty member Kristy Archuleta provides expert advice about these credit cards
Category: Finance
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Worthy named associate dean for academic programs
Jan 13, 2021
Worthy to oversee academic programs as Chatterjee named interim department head
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Faculty member predicts less holiday spending this year
Dec 11, 2020
Archuleta: consumers likely to find creative ways to cover, limit expenses
Category: Finance
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Category: Family
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Assessing the long-term impacts of unemployment
Nov 5, 2020
FACS expert Swarn Chatterjee provides analysis, offers tips
Category: Finance
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Family financial talks impact students’ money views
Nov 5, 2020
These discussions can help college students handle financial-related stress
Category: Finance
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July-September 2020 Radon Newsletter
Oct 30, 2020
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UGA receives $6.2 million grant to provide relationship, financial training
Oct 21, 2020
Project seeks to assist underserved couples in over 60 Georgia counties
Category: Family
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Celebrating Excellence program recognizes achievement
Oct 7, 2020
Sixth annual program delivered in virtual format
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Tips to make your daily coffee habit less of a jolt to the wallet
Sep 28, 2020
Worthy: those daily cups of coffee add up over time
Category: Finance
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Category: Family
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Researcher: dollar store locations track real estate redlining practices
Sep 2, 2020
Research shows racial classification to be a key predictor of store location
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ASPIRE Clinic transitions to telehealth model during pandemic
Jun 23, 2020
Quick pivot to new model allowed clients to continue receiving services
Category: Family
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Financial advice for students with bad credit scores
Jun 22, 2020
Faculty member Mary Carlson offers tips for students
Category: Finance
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Category: Family
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Financial technology sees surge during pandemic
May 2, 2020
FACS expert explains how contactless payment options can help
Category: Finance
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Jan - Mar 2020 Radon Newsletter
May 1, 2020
Category: Homes
