Aug 5, 2019

Financial literacy is defined as the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being. However, there are several key terms, including financial literacy, comprising a personal finance ecosystem. K-State Research and Extension family resource management...

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...