Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension

10/09/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thriving in Your 30s? It’s Time to Plan Ahead! 💼💸

Your 30s are a power decade—growing careers, expanding families, and building financial strength. Now’s the time to take your retirement planning to the next level!

Our Retirement Planning Checklist for Your 30s covers all the key steps:
✅ Max out your retirement contributions
🏡 Plan for homeownership and future expenses
📊 Optimize investments and tax strategies
🛡️ Protect your growing assets and loved ones
📚 Stay financially savvy and keep learning
The future starts now—make smart money moves today for a secure tomorrow! 💪

📄 Grab your checklist: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/money/programs/retirement-checklist-30s.html

10/07/2026

🦠 Flu season is here. One of the best ways to protect yourself—and the people around you—is to get your flu vaccine (shot). 💉

Let’s do our part to stay healthy, help prevent the spread of flu, and protect our families, friends, and communities. 💛

Learn more about the benefits of the flu shot and other ways to help prevent seasonal flu: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevention/index.html

10/02/2026

We’re so fortunate to have Pandora stepping into this new role with ! 🖤💛

Please join us in welcoming Pandora Taylor to Purdue HTM - White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management as our new Extension Specialist for Financial Resource Management.

Pandora joined this summer and brings 18 years of experience with Purdue Extension - Boone County, where she served as an educator supporting individuals and families in building strong financial futures. We’re excited to have her expertise and passion advancing financial well-being within our community.

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10/01/2026

It’s National Retirement Security Month! 🗓️ Follow throughout October as we share retirement planning checklists and practical tips for your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Let’s get started! 💰

🌱 Start Early, Retire Confidently! 💰

In your 20s? Now’s the perfect time to set the stage for lifelong financial success. From budgeting and building an emergency fund to investing and planning for the future—our Retirement Planning Checklist has everything you need to begin strong.
✅ Build a solid foundation
📈 Start investing early
💡 Manage expenses wisely
🔒 Protect your future
📚 Keep learning
Don’t wait until “someday.” Start today and give your future self something to celebrate! 🎉

📄 Download the checklist and get on track: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/money/programs/retirement-checklist-20s.html

09/29/2026

You don't have to wait for a crisis to reach out. When you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, a conversation, a call, chat or a text to 988 can help before distress becomes a crisis: 988lifeline.org

09/25/2026

🍎 What if schools could cut food waste by as much as 70%? Simple changes can make a big difference. Take a look at these ideas for helping students rethink food waste and make a positive impact. 🌎

Center for Food Conservation & Waste Reduction

Schools waste 530,000 tons of food each year, but simple solutions can cut that by 70%. WWF’s Food Waste Warriors are empowering students to rethink waste and protect our planet.

Article link: https://www.worldwildlife.org/resources/explainers/how-much-food-is-wasted-in-schools-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/

Want to learn more about ways to decrease food waste? Check out “Eat.Move.Save – Share Table Toolkit for Schools” in our Resource Library (conservefood.org>learn & explore).

Purdue Agriculture Purdue Agricultural Economics Case Western Reserve University U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Waste Prevention Week

09/17/2026

Recovery happens together. 🤝 Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.

09/16/2026

When Indiana communities faced the aftermath of severe storms, educators stepped up to help neighbors navigate the challenges that followed. 💛🖤

Purdue Extension Community Development Program
Purdue Extension West Central Region
Purdue Extension East Central Region
Purdue Extension-Lake County
Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program

When tornadoes and flooding struck Indiana on Aug. 11-12, Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension educators across the state quickly shifted into disaster-response mode, providing residents with practical information about food, water, generators, scams and other emergency concerns.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember September 11, 2001, and the profound loss and lasting impact that day left on families, communities, and our nation.

We honor those we lost, those who served, and the courage and compassion shown in the days that followed. As time moves forward, may we continue to share their stories and pass their memory on to future generations, so they too understand the importance of remembrance, compassion, and unity.

09/10/2026

September is the ultimate financial "reset" month as we transition out of summer spending. Want to stop your spending leaks before the rush? 🛒🛑

Check out 's "Where Does Your Money Go?" program! It’s a practical 2-session course designed to help you track your spending, separate your wants from your needs, and build a personalized plan that works for you.
To learn more and find the next session of “Where Does Your Money Go?”, connect with your local Purdue Extension HHS Educator. https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/money/programs/index.html -does-your-money-go

Below are select financial-related programs offered by Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educators. For additional financial programming topics and options, please contact your local county Extension office.