Fall is a great time to address that nagging good intention to manage your money with a little more skill and care. The Fall Financial Series from the Ellis County Extension Office can help.

In this three-part evening series presented by Linda Beech, Ellis County Extenesion FCS agent, there won’t be any “hot tips” to make your rich overnight but there will be plenty of “common cents” information to enhance your financial life. All programs are free and will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Ellis County Extension Office, 601 Main in Hays.

• Monday, Oct. 3: Understanding Your Money Personality.
This program will explore the habits and attitudes that make up your money personality. Use our special card sorting activity to discover more about yourself and the way you make money decisions. Think about how other family members approach money and learn about the effect of finances on couple and family relationships.

• Tuesday, Oct. 11: Saving Dollars When You Don’t Have a Dime to Spare.
Think it is impossible to save money? The ability to save is not necessarily a factor of income. It’s not only how much you make, but how you choose to spend and save that makes the difference. This program will hep you recognize how even small expenditures add up over time and will encourage money-saving changes so you can being to save dollars, even when you think you don’t have a dime to spare.

• Tuesday, Oct. 18: Money on the Bookshelf– Using Stories to Teach Kids Financial Skills.
The childhood years have a strong effect on how children learn to manage money. Children start building knowledge about numbers, money and choices long before they begin school. “Money on the Bookshelf” uses children’s books and basic concepts about financial literacy to help children learn about money and how to use it. Written guides for 10 children’s books are included for parents, grandparents, day-care providers and others to use with kids.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend these fall financial programs from the Ellis County Extension Office. Enter the rear meeting room door from the north parking lot.

Advance registration is requested to aid planning and ensure adequate materials. A minimum attendance is required to hold each program. Call the Ellis County Extension Office at 785-628-9430 to register or for more information.

Linda K. Beech is Ellis County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences.