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Consumer & Family Sciences - Hancock County

 
WELCOME TO THE CONSUMER & FAMILY SCIENCES WEBPAGE

CFS Educator Bert Jones welcomes your questions and comments on issues concerning consumer and family sciences, health and nutrition. Call her during office hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or any time to leave a message in voice mail. Calls will be returned as soon as possible.

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Are you having trouble gaining control over your credit card debt? The Purdue Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing offers solutions in the following fact sheet:

Credit Card Debt Fact sheet

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Working women (an oxymoronic term for sure) don't just have a lot on their plates - their plates are full all the time. We hope the information offered in our "World of Working Women" series will be of help on the working side of your busy, busy life.

Carrying Out Orders When You're in the Middle

Waiting For An Interview: Mind Your Manners

How Failure and Imagination Kicked off a Journey for J.K. Rowling

Save Energy and Money with This 'Green' Advice

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Enrollment for the Fall Dining with Diabetes class has begun. You can get general class information by viewing the flyer below.

Fall 2009 Dining With Diabetes Class Information and Enrollment Form

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Merchandisers are clever at getting you to part with your hard-earned money, especially at holiday time. Feeling rushed can lead to snap purchases you may regret, while the ease of online shopping can quickly break your budget. Click here for a Christmas Spending Plan that could help with the holiday stress.

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If economic misfortune strikes you or your family in the form of reduced income, is there anything you can do to minimize the hardship? Yes! This set of Purdue Extension fact sheets suggests a number of steps you can take to maintain financial control. The titles of these fact sheets correspond to the steps you can take:

Don't Panic - Take Control

Control Stress

Take Stock of Family Resources

Take Stock of Community Resources

Set Priorities for Spending

Plan to Pay Creditors and Protect Family Welfare

Keep a Roof Overhead

Meeting Insurance Needs

Sharpen Your Survival Skills

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