Financial Health and Wellness
Santa Fe Family and Consumer Science
Financial Wellness
Financial instability can have a significant impact on individuals and families, including increased stress, strained relationships due to financial stress, increased anxiety or depression, increased risk of chronic health issues due to limited access to healthy food choices, reduced access to healthcare due to lack of insurance or affordability, and limited housing options. We provide resources that help empower our community.
2026 Financial Book Club and Financial Conversations
A webinar book club and conversations allow people to share ideas, interests, and goals and provides people an opportunity to join in a conversation while creating a sense of community. A Financial Book Club and conversations provide a place to discuss money concepts, apply the books concepts to real life, and follow and support other’s financial progress.
Join us for these FREE Zoom series!
Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
During this session of Finance and Friends, we will explore the book,
Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and have a conversation around
how our emotions, experiences, and personal beliefs influence how we
manage money.
September 16th and 23rd
TO REGISTER: To register and for more information, click on the link below, complete the registration, and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to gain access to the class.
Here is the registration link:
https://nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/SLJVR8W9QaC83ZAF5SR_tA
October 14th
Side Hustles-Creating
In the current economy, one income is often not enough to cover expenses and meet your other financial goals. A panel will discuss their side hustles and how they handle the demands.
October 28
Multiple Streams of Revenue
November 18th
Money Habitudes
Financial behaviors are often shaped long before we make financial decisions. Join this engaging and fun session using a card game to learn about attitudes and behaviors that impact how we save, earn,
invest, go into debt, and give money.
Resources:
This week on Business Bytes, Mish and Jim talk with Michelle Stizza, a County Program Director, Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Agent, and NMSU Assistant Professor, to talk about Santa Fe County Extension and financial literacy.
KSFR Podcast: Financial Literacy
Personal Finance
PowerPay - Debt Reduction Tool
Visit our NMSU How-to-Guides for Family Finance, Money and Home Management.
Contact Info
Michelle Stizza, PhD
Assistant Professor, Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Agent, ICAN Supervisor, County Program Director
Phone: 505-471-4711
Email: mstizza@nmsu.edu