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Managing Money in Tough Times
During tough economic times, more people are concerned about their financial future. Many University of Maryland faculty and staff experience financial challenges. This website lists resources that can help people handle any further financial crunch. These resources can help you and your family adapt to tough economic times.
Fact Sheets and Reading Materials
- Facing a Furlough? Develop a Plan
- Sizing Up Your Financial Situation
- Having a Spending Plan is Critical
- Controlling Spending
- Making the Most of What You Have
- Deciding Which Bills to Pay First
- Keep Lines of Communication Open
- Debt Management in Tough Times
- Keeping a Roof Overhead
- Freeing Up Money from Services
- Stretching Your Food Dollar
- Tips for Teens: How to Contribute to Family Needs During Tough Times
Financial Classes on College Park Campus
Coming Soon in December. Please Jinhee Kim, Ph.D. (jinkim@umd.edu) for more information about class opportunities on campus.
Free Financial Counseling (off campus)
MARYLANDMONEY HELPLINE: Free Financial Counseling
Money is stressful...but now there is help! Call: 1-877-254-1097
Provided by Maryland Cash, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, and the Baltimore CASH Campaign.
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Last updated: 09/9/2009
Food preservation classes UME
Food preservation classes offered by University of Maryland Extension - posted May 21, 2012
MD Specific Rural Funding
The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF), administered by the Rural Maryland Council, provides grants to rural-serving nonprofit organizations that promote statewide and regional planning, economic and community development, and agricultural and forestry education. - posted May 16, 2012
Maryland State Fair 2012 Youth Employees - Due July 15th
It is that time again! The Maryland State Fair will be coming up and we are looking for 4-H youth who would like to work at the State Fair. This opportunity is open to senior 4-Hers. Visit our website at http://www.maryland4h.org/What%20New.cfm for the application materials due back to Linda Walsh by July 15th.
See you at the Fair! - posted May 15, 2012
