Jun 3, 2019

It may seem like a daunting task, but organizing your important papers, documents and family photographs and placing them in a waterproof, fireproof container offers protection and peace of mind. K-State Research and Extension resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) offers suggestions for making a...

Apr 15, 2019

April is National Financial Literacy Month. According to K-State Research and Extension family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss, establishing a budget and a plan to meet immediate, intermediate and long-term financial goals can help us gain better control of our finances. 

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Jul 31, 2018

Americans’ spending on back-to-school items for kids in grades K-12 and college students is projected to reach $82.8 billion this year, down from last year’s estimated spending of $83.6 billion. According to new survey results published by the National Retail Federation, families plan to spend the most on clothing,...

Dec 26, 2017

As one year ends and a new one begins, it’s common to reflect on where we stand – both personally and professionally. Kansas State University associate professor in the Department of Family Studies and Human Services and an Extension specialist in financial management, Elizabeth Kiss, says it’s also a good time to...

Aug 15, 2017

According to a study by Harris Poll for the National Endowment for Financial Education, two in five Americans who have combined finances admit to lying to their partner or hiding information about money matters. The study found that about 46 percent of men and 38 percent of women have committed an act of financial...