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Full-Text Articles in Family and Consumer Sciences
Rentwise: An Updated Tool For Meeting The Needs Of Renters, Lori A. Hendrickson, Rebecca A. Hagen Jokela, Shawna F. Thompson
Rentwise: An Updated Tool For Meeting The Needs Of Renters, Lori A. Hendrickson, Rebecca A. Hagen Jokela, Shawna F. Thompson
The Journal of Extension
Housing education is critical in the context of today’s economy. This article details the current need for rental education for both consumers and practitioners. We discuss the importance of housing education resources for Extension educators across the United States, describe the updated curriculum RentWise, and provide information related to accessing the curriculum.
Money Minute: Using Short Informational Videos During Covid-19, Christopher T. Sneed, Ann A. Berry, Shelly N. Barnes, Donna D. Calhoun, Tracy V. Hagan, Marci H. Hethmon, Karen D. Jones, Barbara Metzger
Money Minute: Using Short Informational Videos During Covid-19, Christopher T. Sneed, Ann A. Berry, Shelly N. Barnes, Donna D. Calhoun, Tracy V. Hagan, Marci H. Hethmon, Karen D. Jones, Barbara Metzger
The Journal of Extension
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a money crunch for some families. To help families struggling financially while capitalizing on at-home time, The University of Tennessee (UT) Extension consumer economics leadership team developed a series of money management videos called Money Minute. The primary purpose of the videos was to provide research-based financial education during this time of financial hardships. Filmed using Zoom, each video offers a piece of research-based information, additional resources, and a call to action. The video series proved to be effective in reaching clientele with financial information in the midst of a pandemic.