Helping Military Families Understand the True Cost of Convenience
About This Webinar:
Buying a candy bar or sports drink at the gas station or an impulse purchase at the grocery store are common examples of spending leaks—dollars unintentionally spent. Meal delivery services are another example of a significant spending leak, with Americans spending an estimated $26.5 million per year on food delivery, including the hidden costs of food delivery that can add 36% to the bill. Since payments are digital, a consumer often does not “feel” the true cost of the expense. When you factor in other automated transactions like streaming subscriptions, memberships, auto-shipped items, and purchases influenced by “fast fashion” or trendy goods or services, it is not surprising when service members get to the end of the month and wonder where their money went. Join this webinar to help service members understand the cost of convenience and explore strategies to stop spending leaks.
Presenter
Dr. Jennifer Hunter is an Extension Professor and the Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Hunter is a three-time graduate from the University of Kentucky earning her Ph.D in Family Studies, a Master of Science in Vocational Education and Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
This webinar has been submitted for 1.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits to:
- The Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) for Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC). Eligibility for CE credit will close on 9/26/26
- The Center for Financial Certifications (FinCert) for Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC). Eligibility for CE credit will close on 9/26/26
- The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE). Eligibility for CE credit will close on 9/26/28
- The Patient Advocate Certification Board to provide continuing education credit to Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA). The course has requested approval for a total of 1.5 CE contact hour, of which 0.0 are in the area of Ethics. Eligibility for CE credit will close on 9/26/25
- The American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) for Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) and for Certified Personal Finance Educator (CPFE). Eligibility for CE credit will close on 9/26/25
- The University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work for Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Eligibility for CE credit will close on 9/26/25
- Certificates of Attendance are available for providers interested in documenting their training activities.
