blog posts primary for post 862829868 Before You Give or Take Financial Advice, Read This by Andrea PellegriniJun 26, 2025 12:30 pm Whether we mean to or not, we all do it at some point in our lives--give or take financial advice that may be ill-informed. Read what to watch for when taking financial advice and what risks exist for giving financial advice. primary for post 677205393 Podcast: Tackling Tariffs by Andrea PellegriniJun 25, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 112 of Making Cents of Money, we're celebrating 529 day with the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer who manages two nationally acclaimed 529 qualified tuition programs: Bright Start & Bright Directions. primary for post 102950315 Opening a Bank Account in the United States by Andrea PellegriniJun 17, 2025 11:15 am Looking to establish a relationship with a financial institution? We've highlighted reasons you might need one and steps to opening a checking or savings account in the U.S. primary for post 565399263 13 Ways to Avoid Unlucky Losses in 2025 by Andrea PellegriniJun 13, 2025 8:00 am Friday the 13th is often considered an unlucky day, but let's talk about how to improve your luck with 13 financial planning tips! primary for post 1536844860 Podcast: 529 Day by Andrea PellegriniMay 29, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 111 of Making Cents of Money, we're celebrating 529 day with the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer who manages two nationally acclaimed 529 qualified tuition programs: Bright Start & Bright Directions. primary for post 2029283351 Summer Webinar: Cash at College - Saving, Spending and Student Loans by Andrea PellegriniMay 20, 2025 4:00 pm Cash at College is a webinar for all students headed to college this fall as well as their families. This webinar is designed to cover the very basics of banking, budgeting, credit, student loans, and keeping financial information secure as you transition to life on campus. primary for post 1101960728 Podcast: Federal Student Loan Updates [Involuntary Debt Collection Resumes] by Andrea PellegriniMay 12, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 110 of Making Cents of Money, Brad Fletcher joins Kimber & Andrea again to discuss the US Department of Education's resumption of involuntary debt collection on defaulted federal student loans. primary for post 996471824 More Than Money: What to Consider in a Job Offer Package by Sophie Kunkel, edited by Andrea PellegriniMay 1, 2025 4:00 pm There are more things to consider with a job offer than salary. Read this article to learn how to evaluate the true value of a job position. primary for post 2039866790 Webinar Recording: Money & Happiness by SMMC StaffMay 1, 2025 1:00 pm Can money buy happiness? Watch our webinar recording from May 1 to explore the relationship between money and happiness. primary for post 1896676218 What Are Out-of-Pocket Costs? by Elisabeth Duka, edited by Andrea PellegriniApr 29, 2025 8:15 pm When it comes to healthcare, it's hard to keep track of out-of-pocket costs and how it can impact our overall healthcare expenses in a given year. This article sheds light on this complicated topic so you can make more informed choices for your overall wellbeing and your wallet.
