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Jul 19, 2024

Our conversation today welcomes back Karen Poff, Senior Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science, Virginia Cooperative Extension office to discuss ten essential tips for financial wellness. Karen is based in the Warren County office, but serves all five surrounding counties. She also manages the Northern Shenandoah...


Apr 21, 2023

It was Extension Office Friday on the show today with Karen Poff. Karen manages the Northern Shenandoah Valley Financial Education Program for the area extension offices. Our topic today was "How to Complain Effectively." 

Karen explained options for making contact, the importance of keeping documentation, and gave us...


Jan 21, 2022

It was Extension Office Friday on the show today with Karen Poff. Karen manages the Northern Shenandoah Valley Financial Education Program for the area extension offices.

We talked about getting your finances in order after the holidays and she gave us several tips and advice about how to start paying down your debt. We...


Jul 16, 2021

We pre-recorded today's conversation with Karen Poff for Extension Office Friday to talk about credit:

  • Why is credit important and the impact it can have on things we may not realize.
  • How are credit scores determined?
  • What is debt ratio and why is it important
  • What's a good credit score?
  • How your credit report factors...


Jun 18, 2021

We pre-recorded today’s Extension Office Friday conversation via Zoom with Karen Poff, Senior Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science, Virginia Cooperative Extension office. Karen is based in the Warren County office, but serves all five surrounding counties. She also manages the Northern Shenandoah Valley...