America Saves Week

People who food shop with a list, spend much less money. The annual savings could easily be hundreds of dollars. For more savings tips, visit: http://bit.ly/fLuD29.

America Saves

Indulgences can put a dent in your finances. According to America saves, one way to establish a savings discipline is to "save" an amount equal to whatever is spent on nonessential items. Put a matching amount in a jar each time you splurge on designer coffee, etc. If you can't afford to save the matching amount, you can't afford the indulgence. For more savings tips, visit: http://bit.ly/fLuD29.

Do you keep track of your spending?

The America Saves program suggests that you review your purchases using credit and debit card receipts, bank statements, and/or online records. Then, ask yourself if you should reallocate some of this spending to an emergency savings account. For more savings tips, visit: http://bit.ly/fLuD29.

America Saves

Save your loose change! According to America Saves, saving fifty cents a day over the course of a year will allow you to save nearly 40% of a $500 emergency fund. Remember, small changes equal big savings! For more information, visit http://bit.ly/fHbGQy.

Making A Difference Conference

Making A Difference Conference
April 9, 2012
6:00pm (EDT)
Wood Memorial Junior High Cafeteria
Oakland City, IN
$10 (includes meal)
Session 1 - Gardening for the Health of It
Session 2 - Meal and Keynote Pat Evans, "Finding Humor in Our Irrational Thoughts"
Session 3 - Savvy Shopping
Paid pre-registration due April 2nd to Perry Co. Extension Office, 125 S. 8th St., Cannelton, IN 47520

The 4-H Strategic Plan

Indiana 4-H Youth Development is developing a strategic plan to guide 4-H programming for the next 5 years. All Indiana 4-H members in grades 8-12 are asked to complete a short survey. the survey can be doing by clicking
Here

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Give the Gift of Service

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give to others is service. If you spend three hours a week reading to a child, that child is twice as likely to score in the top 25% in reading. If you work to secure food donations for a local soup kitchen or food bank, you are directly providing meals to hungry individuals. Find volunteer opportunities in your area or create your own and recruit others.