Kentucky Saves Week

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Episode 33, Season 3 February 22-26, 2021 is Kentucky Saves Week!  This statewide initiative encourages individuals and families to set savings goals and build personal wealth.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss savings habits that can have life long impact.  As well as, tips for finding easy ways to save, they talk about some upcoming opportunities for planning for your financial future. For more information: MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Facebook Page   Kentucky Saves Week Everyone Wins When Kentucky Saves Big Blue Book Club Registration Featured Book: Flipping A Switch: Your Guide to Happiness and Financial Security in Later Life, by Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D., CFP®  Book Club will be held Thursday, February 25, March 4, and March 11.  Two session are available each day at 11 am and 7 pm, EST.  After registration (click the link above) you will receive login links for the book club sessions.   Books may be available through your local library, for purchase at a local or online bookseller, or for download onto your digital devices.   It's Time To Talk: Estate Planning It's Time to Talk: Estate Planning is a three-session series designed to get you talking about your estate plan!  Whether you are talking about how you will be cared for when you can no longer care for yourself or who will inherit your family heirlooms, it is important to have these discussions while you are healthy.  Click the link above to register, but don't wait, the series begins March 18th! This series, facilitated by Dr. Nichole Huff, Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resource Management, features keynote speakers addressing targeted topics related to the estate planning process.  Join us each evening via Zoom at 7:30 pm EDT/ 6:30 pm CDT. Our line-up includes:    March 18, 2021  Talking Tips: Estate Planning Basics, presented by Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension   March 23, 2021 Talking Care: Advance Directives & Caregiver Conversations, presented by Dr. Amy Kostelic, Associate Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging, and Hazel Teichen, Provider Liaison, Bluegrass Care Navigators   March 25, 2021  Talking Law: Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, and Eldercare presented by Katie E. Finnell, JD, LLM, Bluegrass Elderlaw, PLLC    All registered participants will receive the session Zoom links on or around March 12th.