When people become educated about financial management, they become empowered to live a better life. 海角官方首页 Extension's basic financial capability programs are designed to help consumers plan their spending to meet their needs, wants and goals today and in the future.
海角官方首页 Extension also offers programs to help consumers improve credit scores, get out of debt and rebuild credit after bankruptcy. Preventive education helps consumers use credit wisely and avoid problems before they start.
We provide resources to help people understand wealth accumulation, protection, and distribution, including estate planning, insurance and investing.
Our Programs and Services
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海角官方首页 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 海角官方首页 VITA offers free tax help to people with moderate incomes, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speaking taxpayers throughout Georgia.
Popular Publications
Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy life. This series includes some important things you should know about planning for retirement.
Losing a job or otherwise experiencing a loss of income is a challenge in the best of times. We'll help you manage this situation.
This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores as well as how to manage your credit so you can ensure you have good credit.
This series guides you on writing a will, financial power of attorney, and health care power of attorney.
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Get Smart About Identity Theft (B 1435) Your personal identity cannot be taken from you, but your identifying information—your Social Security number and other details about you—certainly can be. If your identifying data is used without you…
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2023 Ag Snapshots (AP 129-1) Ag Snapshots is a brief focus on Georgia's agricultural industry and are based on the Georgia Farm Gate Value Report from the previous year with helpful infographics and maps. Years prior to 2023 can …
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Timeline of the U.S.–China Trade Dispute and Tariffs on Cotton and Textile Trade (C 1259) In 2018, the Trump Administration proclaimed significant changes in tariff actions on a variety of U.S. imports, which led to retaliation by U.S. trading partners—including China and many U.S. allies.…
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2024 Ag Snapshots (AP 129-2) Ag Snapshots is a brief focus on Georgia's agricultural industry and are based on the Georgia Farm Gate Value Report from the previous year with helpful infographics and maps. Years prior to 2023 can …
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Hurricane Helene Impact Report (AP 133-1) We estimate that Hurricane Helene’s damages to Georgia agriculture and forestry will cost the state economy at least $5.5 billion in 2024 present value. This figure represents the sum of direct crop l…
News
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Hurricane Helene wrought sweeping devastation across Georgia’s agricultural sector in late September, leaving an indelible mark on both the land and the people who tend it. From battered cotton fields to flattened pecan orchards, the storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s farming industry and the need for more robust safety nets.
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New tool can help industry and consumers calculate and combat food waste.
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海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is providing the state’s farmers with a new tool, the Georgia Farm Gate Value 20-Year Trends.
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