UConn Extension Financial Education Program

CT Saves Week Panel Discussion: April 9, 2026 youtu.be/ic2AGOZy3WY?si… via @YouTube

Watch this CT Saves Week Panel Discussion from April 9th! Lots of ideas on how to move toward a better financial future for you and your family! youtu.be/ic2AGOZy3WY?si… via @YouTube #ASW2026 #CTSaves #UConnExtension

As we wrap up #ctsaves2026, we're excited to announce the winner of our contest. Thank you to Matt Staebner for inspiring us all to save. Saving a little can make a BIG difference and even help you start a business. Watch➡️

@CTSavesCampaign Great story about how saving a small amount of money over time can help in making your dreams come true! Thanks, Matt, for sharing this and giving others encouragement! #ASW2026 #CTSaves #UConnExtension

Dealing with Debt Workshop at New Haven Free Public Library-Wilson Branch on TU, April 7th @6 pm provided by the #UConnExtension Financial Education Program. Register: : nhfpl.libcal.com/event/15762893 #CTSaves #ASW2026 #UConnExtension

Share your financial story & you may win $50! 🎥For Connecticut Saves Week (April 6–10), share a 60–90 sec video about paying off debt, saving for a goal, or planning your financial future. Post on Facebook or X, tag @CtSavesCampaign and use #CTSaves2026 #ASW2026.

🍳 When the power’s out, what’s for dinner? Join EDEN for Lights Out Cooking: A 72-hour Emergency Preparedness Cookbook — a webinar on how to prepare safe, nutritious meals when electricity and resources are limited. 📅 Nov 18 | 1 PM ET 🔗 Register: hubs.li/Q03PQZSH0

Disasters will happen, and preparation is the best defense. UConn Extension shares resources to keep Connecticut communities safe. today.uconn.edu/2025/09/ready-… @UConnExtension

Faye Griffiths-Smith, associate extension educator, says zero-based budgeting method can work well for people who want to be in more control of their finances. #expert=Faye_Griffiths-Smith" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wallethub.com/edu/b/zero-bas… @UConnExtension

📍 Portland, Maine is calling! Join Extension educators & disaster professionals from across the country for the 2025 EDEN Annual Conference on the beautiful coast of Maine. ✅ Collaborate 📚 Learn 🌊 Explore 🗓️ October 21-24, 2025 Register: hubs.li/Q03B0HkN0 #EDEN2025

FinLitMonth DAY 1- Let's begin w/ setting financial goals. Big goals like buying a home or planning for retirement or smaller such as increasing an emergency $ account by $250. The key-- identify what is important to you & pick one you are motivated 2 take action to achieve!

This month is Financial Literacy Month!Join us as we share resources, tools, and information to help you move closer to your desired financial future. #FinLit

Finland fuels children’s future with financial literacy and food ft.com/content/26c561… via @ft

Gen Z’s unique money mindset and approach to financial wellness spokesman.com/stories/2025/j…

Are you finding it challenging to keep up with inflation? ? Join us for "How to Make Ends Meet in Inflationary Times" @DurhamLibraryCT and learn how to move closer to making your financial goals a reality on TH, Jan. 9 at 6 PM. Please register here: durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/13658688

EDEN and @DHSgov have signed a memorandum of agreement to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts to build more resilient communities and ensure equitable access to resources before, during, and after disasters. Read more: hubs.li/Q030vYLx0

2024 Spending in Retirement Survey ebri.org/publications/r…

The hunt for the perfect gift is on! 🎁 This year, give the gift of preparedness. Practical emergency supplies offer peace of mind and can be life-saving. 🎁 Disaster kits 🎁 Weather radios 🎁 First aid kits 🎁 Flashlights 🎁 Pet disaster kits

Oct 9, Making Change: Your Finances, Your Future Looking forward to talking with UConn graduate students about their goals, personal finances, and how to move closer to achieving them. events.uconn.edu/graduate-schoo…

As you prepare your important papers for a disaster, keep the need for filing taxes in mind. There are tax benefits for individuals who have experienced a disaster. Review the @IRSnews document ➡️ hubs.li/Q02PDtt40 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation