Penn State Extension Educator Offers Tips To Help Families Stretch Their Dollars

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on many aspects of life, including family finances. The good news is that people can weather this current financial storm by finding small ways to save money, according to a Penn State Extension educator.

“Temporary closures, slowness of business and lack of work are some of the reasons why people may find their paychecks smaller for a while,” said Denise Continenza, an educator with extension’s food, family and health program team.

“The important thing is not to panic,” she said. “Many of us have ridden this wave in the not-too-distant past and...