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U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
Holiday Spending 11/21/17 Michael Rupured
Starting your holiday shopping early helps, but with a little forethought, even procrastinators can benefit by following some shopping tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
Credit Freeze 09/28/17 Michael Rupured
The recent data breach at Equifax compromised the personal information of millions of consumers. Whether your information was compromised or not as part of this data breach, a credit freeze may be a good idea. You have to obtain a freeze from each of the three credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
According to the latest IRS data, nearly eight out of every 10 Americans will receive a tax refund. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts suggest using smart strategies to maximize your refund. CAES News
Tax Refund 04/11/17 Keishon Thomas
According to the latest IRS data, nearly eight out of every 10 Americans will receive a tax refund. If you get a return, be sure to use your return wisely so that your money continues to work for you. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts suggest using these smart strategies to help you maximize your refund.
Irrigation pivots are being used on the UGA Tifton Campus. CAES News
Crop Inputs 02/28/17 Clint Thompson
If Georgia farmers want to maximize their profits, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension economist Amanda Smith says that, like all business owners, they first need to know their costs of production.
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Piggy Bank Contest 01/19/17 Casey Chastain
It’s best to develop money-saving habits when you’re young, so Georgia Saves is reaching out to Georgia students with its inaugural Make Your Own Piggy Bank Contest.
The Europay, MasterCard and Visa chip is often called an “EMV chip.” The microchip located above the card number is designed to protect consumers from huge security breaches. CAES News
EMV Chips 12/22/16 Keishon Thomas
The new EMV credit and debit cards may take longer to process, but they protect you from fraudulent charges at retail stores. Online and phone purchases are a different story.
U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
Holiday Spending 11/17/16 Michael Rupured
The holiday shopping season starts earlier every year. Long before Thanksgiving dinner has been reduced to leftovers, shoppers will be looking for bargains.
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Store Food 10/05/16 Sharon Dowdy
As tropical storms and hurricanes pound the U.S. East Coast, homeowners listen closely to local weather broadcasts. Whether or not a record-breaking storm affects you, University of Georgia experts say that having an emergency food supply on hand is always a good idea.
U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
Sales Tax Holiday 07/05/16 Michael Rupured
The 2016 Georgia back-to-school sales tax holiday starts at midnight on Friday, July 30, and ends at midnight on Saturday, July 31. Certain purchases made over the tax holiday weekend will be exempt from state and local sales tax.