blog posts Podcast: Lines of Injustice: What is Redlining? May 6, 2024 12:00 pm132 views In episode 83 of Making Cents of Money, Lines of Injustice: What is Redlining?, DFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. discusses the topic of redlining and how it leads to disparities for generations. Podcast: Money and Relationships Feb 14, 2025 12:00 pm70 views In episode 104 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea & Kimber discuss considerations for navigating financial management when it comes to relationships, be them romantic, familial, or with friends and roommates. Podcast: Money Personalities & Financial Well-being Aug 4, 2021 11:00 am104 views In episode 23 of Making Cents of Money, Money Personalities & Financial Well-being, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki discuss several financial personality inventories and the CFPB's financial well-being scale as tools to better understand financial values, habits, and internal feelings around money. Podcast: Mortgages Apr 14, 2022 12:00 pm32 views In episode 38 of Making Cents of Money, Renting!, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki interview IDFPR's Anti-Predatory Lending Database Director, Kari Beyer, about the ins and outs of mortgages. Podcast: National Financial Capability Month Apr 4, 2025 12:00 pm16 views In episode 107 of Making Cents of Money, Kimber and Andrea talk about National Financial Capability Month which runs the entirety of April every year. Podcast: Neurodiversity and Financial Strategies Mar 26, 2025 12:00 pm88 views In episode 106 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Kimber discuss the nuances of neurodiversity as it relates to navigating money management. Podcast: New Year, New Financial Resolutions Dec 28, 2024 12:00 pm32 views In episode 101 of Making Cents of Money, join Kimber and Andrea for pointers on pursuing your financial resolutions in the new year. Podcast: Real Estate May 5, 2021 12:00 pm31 views Episode 17 of Making Cents of Money, Real Estate, explains the world of real estate professions and what to consider when hiring professionals to help you buy or manage a home or other real estate property! Podcast: Renting! Mar 30, 2022 12:00 pm29 views In episode 37 of Making Cents of Money, Renting!, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki discuss the basic steps and what to watch for when renting a place to live. Podcast: Saving Money on Holiday Travel Nov 6, 2024 8:00 am57 views In episode 97 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Kimber discuss a variety of ways to save on travel during the holidays (and beyond)! Podcast: Selling a Home Jul 20, 2022 12:00 pm25 views In episode 45 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki discuss many aspects of selling a home so you can make more informed choices when it comes time to sell your own home. Podcast: Setting & Prioritizing Financial Goals Dec 20, 2023 12:00 pm140 views In episode 75 of Making Cents of Money, Setting & Prioritizing Financial Goals, Nikki and Andrea discussed several strategies for setting, prioritizing, and re-prioritizing financial goals... just in time for the new year! Podcast: Shopping for Appliances Jul 8, 2022 12:00 pm20 views In episode 44 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki and Andrea talk about shopping for appliances, and they've focused on times when it may be a surprise shopping need! Podcast: Stages of Financial Behavior Change Mar 10, 2025 12:00 pm69 views In episode 105 of Making Cents of Money, Emily Harmon, Illinois Extension Family Life Educator, joins Kimber & Andrea to delve into the Transtheoretical Model which can help explain why behavior change relating to finances can be challenging. Podcast: Tackling Tariffs Jun 25, 2025 12:00 pm32 views 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. Podcast: Tackling Tariffs (Part 2) Jul 23, 2025 12:00 pm21 views In episode 113 of Making Cents of Money, learn more from economist Chasse Rehwinkel about the economic impact tariffs have on specific industries and the domino effect that it has on the economy in the United States and abroad. Podcast: Tax Talk Feb 9, 2024 12:00 pm23 views In episode 77 of Making Cents of Money, Tax Talk, Andrea and Nikki talk tax... forms, terms, and more as the April 15 federal tax deadline approaches. Podcast: Technology and Your Money Oct 5, 2020 12:00 pm30 views Episode 3 of Making Cents of Money, Technology and Your Money, explores how financial technologies are evolving and what that means for keeping our money safe. Podcast: The Community Reinvestment Act Aug 17, 2022 12:00 pm29 views In episode 47 of Making Cents of Money, Chasse Rehwinkel joined Nikki & Andrea to discuss the Community Reinvestment Act and how it is intended to support economic equality. Podcast: The [Episode] with All the Co-Hosts Dec 17, 2024 12:00 pm11 views In episode 100 of Making Cents of Money, all the co-hosts (past and present) reunite to celebrate the release of the 100th podcast episode. Podcast: The Financial Impact of Digital Illiteracy Aug 23, 2023 12:00 pm59 views In episode 68 of Making Cents of Money, The Financial Impact of Digital Illiteracy, Andrea and Nikki explore the financial implications of digital Illiteracy in our digital age. Podcast: The Money-Stress Habit Cycle Sep 15, 2025 12:00 pm35 views In episode 115 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea & Kimber explore the habits that can impact your financial decisions and how stress plays a role in our spending decisions. Podcast: Unclaimed Property in Illinois Jan 22, 2025 12:00 pm121 views In episode 102 of Making Cents of Money, Treasurer Michael Frerichs joined as a guest to discuss the state of Illinois' process for getting unclaimed property back to the owners. Podcast: Wealth Building as a Balancing Act Jan 19, 2023 12:00 pm85 views In episode 55 of Making Cents of Money, Donovan Sanchez from University of Illinois' Financial Planning program talks about wealth building as a balancing act. Podcast: What Happens When a Bank Fails? Mar 11, 2024 12:00 pm24 views In episode 79 of Making Cents of Money, What Happens When a Bank Fails?, Chicago City Comptroller and former Illinois Director of Banking, Chasse Rehwinkel joins us to discuss recent incidents of bank failure and how these differed from others in history. Podcast: What is Crypto Anyway? Jan 29, 2024 12:00 pm36 views In episode 76 of Making Cents of Money, What is Crypto Anyway?, Jake Hamilton, a previous podcast co-host, comes back to provide an overview of how crypto works and what the future looks like for this financial technology. Podcast: Zombie Properties & Mortgages Oct 22, 2024 12:00 pm19 views In episode 96 of Making Cents of Money, Kari Beyer from IDFPR's Division of Banking is back to discuss the dangers of zombie mortgages and zombie properties in this special halloween-themed edition. Practicing Self-Advocacy in Your Financial, Professional and Social Life Mar 29, 2021 4:30 pm266 views Self-advocacy is an important skill to practice, particularly right now. Whether it's getting the resources you need to succeed in school or setting boundaries with your loved ones so you can focus on your own well-being, it's important to communicate with others about your needs, wants, and struggles throughout your life. Refinancing an International Education Loan in the United States Sep 28, 2023 10:00 am799 views Suhas Vetri Annamalai, SMMC Support Specialist and student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business, discusses multiple factors to consider when deciding if refinancing your international student loan in the U.S. is the right choice for you. Save Money on Food - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Feb 24, 2021 1:00 pm7 views At the end of a busy day, when you’re hungry and tired, do you go home knowing you’re all set to prepare a tasty, healthy dinner? Are you happy with how much money you spend on food? Would you like to learn some tricks for eating well for less money? If any of these questions resonate with you, then How to Save on Food is the educational opportunity for you! Seasonal Themes: Get More Done with a Mindset Shift Jan 29, 2021 11:00 am584 views Has Your New Year's Resolution Failed? Try a Seasonal Theme! Setting Goals for Your Well-being Nov 6, 2020 9:00 am4394 views Explore how Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the dimensions of well-being can help you set, prioritize, and manage your SMART goals. Shrinkflation Sep 19, 2022 4:15 pm519 views As we get ready for our first Get Savvy webinar of fall 2022, Inflation: When Prices Rise, we wanted to share a little bit about shrinkflation - what it is and how to cope with it as a consumer. SNAP Disruption: Where to Find Food Now Oct 31, 2025 10:00 am270 views If you or your loved ones experience a disruption in your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds this Saturday, here's where to go to find food. Spend Less, Travel More - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Dec 7, 2022 1:00 pm13 views Learn about how to spend less to travel more by watching this webinar recording from December 7, 2022. Student Loan Repayment - Get Savvy Webinar Recording May 18, 2022 1:00 pm6 views Learn about managing student loan repayment once it restarts and the limited time PSLF waiver by watching this webinar recording from May 18, 2022. Talking to Family About Money During Holidays Nov 1, 2023 8:00 am43 views As the holidays are coming in, you are probably thinking of the trips, events, food, and gifts that come with it. However, this holiday, you may consider having a conversation with your family about how the pressures of this season can affect your resources (financial or otherwise). Tax Filing 101: Forms & Facts You Need to Know Mar 10, 2023 5:00 pm881 views As we get closer to the tax filing deadline for the United States, it is important to knwo the intricacies and important forms for filing taxes. The 5 C's: A Guide to Self-Care on a Budget Sep 18, 2020 12:00 pm238 views We put together a few tips in an effort to add to your ideas and/or motivate you to start practicing self-care/self-love on a budget! Top 5 Financial Reminders for International Students Jun 1, 2020 5:45 pm178 views Tuition & fees will be due before you know it, so here are the top 5 financial reminders for International Students. UISAVES Week 1: Goal-setting Feb 16, 2020 11:30 am136 views A strong foundation to any financial plan are goals. Set a goal with #UISAVES to connect with resources to help. universityillinoissaves.org UISAVES Week 2: Small Amounts Add Up Feb 22, 2020 11:30 am97 views An important part of building a savings habit is understanding how small amounts add up. UISAVES Week 3: Building Financial Habits Feb 29, 2020 11:30 am57 views The reality of personal finance is that it is personal and requires behavior change. Learn ways to make behavior changes easier to accomplish your goals. Webinar Recording: Budget Hacks Sep 12, 2024 1:00 pm8 views Ready to save more and spend smarter? Discover practical tips and tricks to make your money go further and achieve your financial goals by watching Budget Hacks on YouTube. Webinar Recording: Demystifying the Financial Aid Process Aug 22, 2024 1:00 pm34 views Unlock the secrets of financial aid. Learn how to maximize your financial aid package and ease the burden of tuition. Join us to navigate the complex world of financial aid with confidence. Webinar Recording: Money & Happiness May 1, 2025 1:00 pm4 views Can money buy happiness? Watch our webinar recording from May 1 to explore the relationship between money and happiness. Webinar Recording: Money In Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit Jan 24, 2024 1:00 pm6 views Master your finances as an entrepreneur. Learn best practices for money management while building your business. Webinar Recording: Money, Stress, & Bad Habits Apr 3, 2025 1:00 pm6 views Stress impacting your finances? Watch this webinar recording on YouTube to uncover the connection between stress, money, and bad habits. Learn strategies to improve your financial health and overall well-being. Webinar Recording: Money, Stress, & Bad Habits May 1, 2024 1:00 pm9 views Understand the connection between money, stress, and bad habits. Learn strategies to manage stress, break free from detrimental financial behaviors, and cultivate a healthier relationship with money. Webinar Recording: Psychology of Money - Stages of Change Mar 13, 2025 1:00 pm4 views Transform your financial habits! Explore the Psychology of Money and the Stages of Change. Learn how to achieve lasting financial well-being.
