Opinion

Where does your money go?

Friday, October 3, 2014

When payday rolls around, many consumers will be trying to figure out which bills they will pay and which ones will wait until another paycheck comes in.

With costs increasing for necessary expenses such as gasoline, utilities and healthcare, consumers are finding it harder to make ends meet. If you, like many others, are wondering how you can stretch your paycheck and make your money go further, you will want to attend the program "Where Does Your Money Go?"

A fresh look at your financial situation can give you new insight into ways to change spending behaviors in order to have more money. There may be enough money coming into the household to pay for expenses that are needed if some unnecessary items are eliminated or postponed. This program gives participants an opportunity to rethink how they are currently spending money and make a plan for future spending.

The "Where Does Your Money Go?" program will be presented by Jennifer Cannon, Purdue Extension educator, Putnam County, at the Purdue Extension Office at 1 p.m. Oct. 21. Persons are asked to call the Extension office to RSVP for the program.

If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation, contact the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Putnam County at 653-8411.

Visit www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 653-8411 for more information regarding this week's column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events.

Upcoming events

Oct. 4 -- 4-H Congress, Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Oct. 7 -- Putnam 4-H Council, Extension Office, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 13 -- Columbus Day, county holiday office closed.

Oct. 13 -- Purdue Extension Antique/Collectible Club, Putnam County Museum, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 13-16 -- Indiana Extension Homemakers Association Week.

Oct. 21 -- Where Does My Money Go, Extension Office, 1 p.m.

Oct. 29 -- Extension annual meeting, Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 1 -- Online 4-H enrollment opens.

Jan. 15 -- Enrollment deadline 2015 County/State Fair 4-H exhibit eligibility.