primary for post 624948909 Podcast: Renting or Buying a Home, Part 1: The Big Picture by Andrea PellegriniOct 5, 2026 4:30 pm In episode 133 of Making Cents of Money, IDFPR Deputy Director Kari Beyer joins us to break down the Illinois housing landscape, what your budget really includes, how equity works, and renting basics to answer the age-old question: "to rent or to buy?". primary for post 1449492428 Podcast: Avoid Student Loan Scams - How Enforcement Actions Help Borrowers by Andrea PellegriniSep 17, 2026 11:00 am In episode 132 of Making Cents of Money, IDFPR Deputy General Counsel Greg Jones joins Andrea and Kimber to break down the warning signs of student loan scams and explain how enforcement actions by IDFPR help protect borrowers. primary for post 1995793425 Podcast: How App Design Shapes Financial Behavior and Why It Works - Part 3, Know the Game by Andrea PellegriniSep 4, 2026 2:00 pm In episode 131 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Kimber wrap up the mini-series on how app design shapes financial behaviors by discussing dark patterns in design choices that can influence what you click, buy, or agree to without you even realizing it. primary for post 1145664017 Inflation: When Prices Rise by SMMC StaffSep 2, 2026 1:00 pm Watch this recorded webinar to understand what inflation is, why prices rise, and how to adjust your budget and spending habits to protect your purchasing power during periods of economic change. primary for post 577232139 Personal Finance Classes Across the University of Illinois System by Andrea PellegriniAug 27, 2026 3:00 pm University of Illinois students in Urbana, Chicago, and Springfield each have access to a dedicated personal finance courses in basic financial planning, advanced planning, retirement, and estate topics that build practical money-management skills regardless of major. primary for post 304812352 Understand Your Refund Challenge - Fall 2026 by SMMC StaffAug 27, 2026 10:00 am Many students end up unable to register every semester because they owe money back to the university, even after receiving a refund. Learn answers to frequently asked questions about refunds and get entered to win one of five $50 gift cards. primary for post 2066620015 Read Before You Sign: Renting & Leasing by SMMC StaffAug 26, 2026 1:00 pm Watch this recorded webinar to review a lease with confidence by understanding common rental terms, spotting red flags, and knowing your rights and responsibilities as a tenant before you sign. primary for post 187964163 Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Weries for Fall 2026 by Andrea PellegriniAug 12, 2026 12:00 pm The Fall 2026 'Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff' webinar schedule is now live! Topics include renting a home, inflation, financial aid, tax myths, and tools for saving. Register today! primary for post 1699717670 Podcast: How App Design Shapes Financial Behavior and Why It Works - Part 2, Designed to Spend by Andrea PellegriniJul 28, 2026 10:00 am In episode 130 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Kimber explore how financial decisions and experiences can be influenced by the infrastructure we use every day which leverages behavioral science in a way that makes it feel like we're designed to spend. primary for post 714793803 Podcast: How App Design Shapes Financial Behavior and Why It Works by Andrea PellegriniJul 10, 2026 10:00 am In episode 129 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Kimber take a deep dive into how the apps we use are designed to shape your experience and subtly nudge your brain toward certain decisions every time you log in.
