$mart Money Wednesday: Win something,
clip coupons, save on utilities, and go green!

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By Suzy $mart KyForward Columnist Suzy@KyForward.com   It’s Win It Wednesday   Christine Luken has a great Win It Wednesday going on. Our fav Confessions of a Coupon Queen! Will have two giveaways today — For her afternoon giveaway is …

Digesting Life: You can go organic
without wasting hard-earned dollars

By Carolyn Gilles The Wholesome Chef   The benefits of organic food are immense. You can trust that your food is free of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and pesticide use, and that it contributes to a sustainable farming system that …

Dollars and Sense: Keeping your
small business finances in order

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, but small business owners often struggle to keep their finances in order while managing the day-to-day operations. Smart financial management plays a critical role in a business’ success or failure and …

Gena Bigler: Public service changed me,
and I recommend it for all young people

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A commercial changed my life. Late one night in my college dorm, I was alone in the commons room watching television and pretending to study when a commercial for AmeriCorps came on. I was thinking about switching my field of …

Extension’s Kentucky Saves program
helps people reach financial goals

Saving money is sometimes easier said than done, especially in a difficult economy. Specialists and agents with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service are helping people across the state learn how they can save money through the Kentucky Saves …

Smart Money Tuesday: Winner of book,
Fast, good kid breakfasts, save, save, save

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By Suzy $mart KyForward Columnist   Suzy congratulates the winner of the Wildflowers of Kentucky (University Press of Kentucky) book:   Jamie Wheeler   All of you who answered the question about that spare $100 are winners. You would all …

Meal Planning Monday: Eating out
at home can save money, calories

By Christine Luken
 Your Strong Tower   In America, we LOVE to eat out!  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2010 the average American family spent $2,619 dining out, which is almost $220 per month.  Wow, that’s a …

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