‘Where Does Your Money Go?’ program set at Extension Office

Sunday, October 2, 2016

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?” This program is also a good way to learn about saving money for the holidays.

“A fresh look at your financial situation can give you new insight into ways to change spending behaviors in order to have more money,” Purdue Extension Educator for Health and Human Science, Putnam County Jennifer Cannon says. “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 Cannon at the Purdue Extension Office, on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.

In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, light refreshments will be served to attendees. 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 you can 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. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.

Upcoming events

Oct. 5 -- Dining with Diabetes Workshop 1: What is Diabetes?, Putnam County Hospital.

Oct. 18 – Boiler Bridge, 7 p.m., Clay County Fairgrounds (preregister).

Oct. 20 -- Where Does Your Money Go? program, Extension Office, 5 p.m.

Oct. 25 -- Purdue Extension annual meeting.

Nov. 1-2 -- Indiana Extension Homemakers Past Presidents garage sale, Fairgrounds.

Nov. 6 – Putnam 4-H Leader Recognition and Member Awards program, 2 p.m., Fairgrounds.

Nov. 13 – Putnam 4-H Launch (enrollment kickoff), 2-4 p.m., Fairgrounds.