UF/IFAS Extension
Hillsborough County
Located just minutes from Tampa, UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County provides education and information to Hillsborough County residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media.
Contact
hillsborough@ifas.ufl.edu
(813) 744-5519
5339 South CR-579
Seffner, FL 33584-3334
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Marriage and Money: 5 Building Blocks for Success
A successful strategy for handling money with a partner means establishing procedures and understanding emotional implications. Establishing procedures and taking a look at the numbers can reduce uncertainty and conflict
05/31/2018
Why Do I Have So Many Different Credit Scores?
Consumers applying for credit are sometimes surprised to find out the credit score they have been tracking is different from the credit score the lenders use to evaluate their application. The truth is, there are many, many different credit scoring models
11/21/2018
What's Going on Near You
Achieve Your 2019 Financial Goals with Free Financial Guidance
Hillsborough County residents can receive free one-on-one financial education on basic personal finance topics from University of Florida Master Money Mentor volunteers.
Mentors can meet at a time and community location that fits an individual’s needs
12/14/2018
Food Safety for the Summer
Food safety is a top area of concern during the summer. The summer months are a time when we like to get outside and enjoy the warm weather
05/31/2018
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Pay Down Debt or Build An Emergency Fund?
An emergency fund and elimination of expensive debt are the bedrocks of financial stability. A common question is - which to concentrate on first, paying off credit card balances or putting money in a savings account? The latest 3 month trend from BankRate
09/21/2018
Selecting Foods to Store for a Hurricane
Selecting the best foods to store for a hurricane
As we enter the month of July, we are now well into hurricane season. While most of us are already aware of the proactive steps to take when preparing for a hurricane – (such as stocking up on water and shelf-stable foods) – we may not give much thought as to what kinds of foods would be best to store for our families
07/09/2018
Food Safety for the Summer
Food safety is a top area of concern during the summer. The summer months are a time when we like to get outside and enjoy the warm weather
05/31/2018
IRS: Do a Paycheck Check-Up
The federal income tax system is meant to be a pay as you go system. Paycheck earners have federal income taxes deducted from each paycheck and at the end of the year that amount should cover the majority of federal income tax liability
05/29/2018
