Family Resource Management Specialists

Elizabeth Kiss, Family Resource Management

• money management
• managing credit
• insuring against loss
• saving for financial security throughout life
• retirement and estate planning
• how to use time, energy, and non-money resources wisely to reach personal goals

consumer education

• consumer decision-making
• consumer protection - rights, responsibilities, laws, and assistance
• consumer advocacy
• goods and services purchasing
• social, ecological, and technological issues

housing

• financial considerations
• home buyer education
• retaining equity through home maintenance
• housing choices-reverse annuity, long-term care, etc
• basic household management
• buying versus renting

alternative work opportunities

• home-based business
• telecommuting
• virtual offices
• work at home

Associated Websites

America Saves
Part of a national campaign, the goal of the America Saves program is to encourage Americans to save and build wealth, not debt. Anyone who agrees to work toward a savings goal such as homeownership, school tuition, retirement, or even debt repayment can become an American Saver.

Financial Security in Later Life (FSLL)
Financial security is the ability to meet future needs while keeping pace with day-to-day obligations. Preparing for retirement and potential long-term care costs takes planning, saving and debt control.

Money 2000plus$
Designed to increase the financial well being of Indiana residents through increased savings and reduced household debt, this statewide initiative provides financial education and the improvement of money management skills.

Planning for a Secure Retirement If you're looking for information to help you plan your retirement, go to this website. You'll find 10 modules that provide information on various topics related to retirement. Learn about retirement income needs, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans for the self-employed, IRAs, and what to do with a lump sum distribution as well as much more.

Retirement Estimator for Farm Families The estimator is designed to help farm families determine potential expenses and retirement income. Farm families will be able to identify how expenses may change in retirement, estimate life expectancy, estimate retirement income, estimate retirement expenses and learn more about planning for retirement.

Contact: Elizabeth Kiss

The mission of the Family Resource Management specialty is to strengthen the capacity of individuals and families in gaining knowledge and skills necessary to establish and maintain economic security and a quality environment throughout their lives

Matthews Hall
Purdue University

Family Resource Management Extension

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