blog posts Podcast: Choosing a Financial Professional Sep 1, 2021 12:00 pm45 views In episode 25 of Making Cents of Money, Choosing a Financial Professional, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki talk to Kathy Sweedler from University of Illinois Extension about type of financial professionals, credentials, and how to choose one that best meets your needs. Podcast: Money Personalities & Financial Well-being Aug 4, 2021 11:00 am46 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. Budget Hacks - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Oct 21, 2020 1:00 pm50 views Money can be messy - it's not just about numbers, calculators and excel sheets. If you're looking for new ways to manage your money mess, we have the budget hacks for you! Learn how to take what we know about human behavior and choices to build better financial habits. Podcast: Financial Security and Stress Dec 8, 2021 12:00 pm50 views In episode 31 of Making Cents of Money, Financial Security and Stress, Andrea, Nikki, and Jake talk about statistics related to both financial security and stress and tips to deal with them. UISAVES Week 3: Building Financial Habits Feb 29, 2020 11:30 am51 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. Podcast: Setting & Prioritizing Financial Goals Dec 20, 2023 12:00 pm53 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! Food Insecurity Takes on New Meaning in 2020 Sep 25, 2020 1:00 pm64 views As Hunger Action Month comes to a close, we're reflect on how food insecurity has looked different in 2020 than in previous years. Refinancing an International Education Loan in the United States Sep 28, 2023 10:00 am73 views Suhas Vetri Annamalai, SMMC Support Specialist and student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Law, discusses multiple factors to consider when deciding if refinancing your international student loan in the U.S. is the right choice for you. UISAVES Week 2: Small Amounts Add Up Feb 22, 2020 11:30 am86 views An important part of building a savings habit is understanding how small amounts add up. Podcast: Budgeting Jun 17, 2021 12:00 pm93 views In episode 20 of Making Cents of Money, Budgeting, Nikki, Andrea, and Jake cover a few of the most popular budgeting (or spending plan, if you prefer) methods to help you think about building a financial plan. Gratitude & Personal Finances Nov 18, 2022 3:45 pm94 views There are so many things to be grateful for in this life. As we go into the holiday season, in this article we will discuss about how gratitude impacts our finances. Banking Locations Near Each University Jun 14, 2023 9:30 am108 views Looking for a financial institution on campus? Explore our Google Map for locations on or close to each campus in the University of Illinois System. UISAVES Week 1: Goal-setting Feb 16, 2020 11:30 am119 views A strong foundation to any financial plan are goals. Set a goal with #UISAVES to connect with resources to help. universityillinoissaves.org Behavioral Economics: Five Ways to Shift Your Habits Nov 8, 2023 4:00 pm119 views When considering decision-making in terms of your finances, it’s important to understand behavioral economics so we can develop healthier spending habits and save money along the way. Friday the 13th! Financial Planning to Avoid Unlucky Losses Mar 13, 2020 10:00 am125 views Friday the 13th is often considered an unlucky day, but let's talk about how to improve your luck with personal finance! Top 5 Financial Reminders for International Students Jun 1, 2020 5:45 pm148 views Tuition & fees will be due before you know it, so here are the top 5 financial reminders for International Students. The 5 C's: A Guide to Self-Care on a Budget Sep 18, 2020 12:00 pm174 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! Identifying Expenses: Fixed, Flexible, or Occasional? Aug 7, 2023 1:30 pm222 views If you're looking for a better understanding of how to categorize expenses in your budget or spending plan, explore the differences between fixed, flexible, and occassional costs. Practicing Self-Advocacy in Your Financial, Professional and Social Life Mar 29, 2021 4:30 pm233 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. Focus Your Spending with Lists Nov 18, 2020 4:00 pm284 views Lists are helpful for all kinds of things, but how can they help you focus your spending? Breaking a Rental Lease in Illinois Sep 1, 2023 5:15 pm289 views Kwabena Sarfo Adjei, SMMC Support Specialist and LLM student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Law, describes how he was able to get out of his rental lease after finding the rental property did not meet his expectations. Shrinkflation Sep 19, 2022 4:15 pm410 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. Overcoming Spending Temptations Nov 16, 2020 3:30 pm496 views Get some idea starters on how to overcome spending temptations, just in time for the shopping season! How do people with vision impairments manage money? Jun 16, 2020 12:45 pm523 views Vision impairments can complicate how people manage their money. Learn about ways that people with reduced vision or blindness can be empowered to navigate finances on their own. Seasonal Themes: Get More Done with a Mindset Shift Jan 29, 2021 11:00 am540 views Has Your New Year's Resolution Failed? Try a Seasonal Theme! Tax Filing 101: Forms & Facts You Need to Know Mar 10, 2023 5:00 pm634 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. Setting Goals for Your Well-being Nov 6, 2020 9:00 am3883 views Explore how Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the dimensions of well-being can help you set, prioritize, and manage your SMART goals. Financial Literacy Around the World Apr 15, 2022 5:45 pm13370 views Financial education influences financial literacy and financial well-being around the world. This article highlights some statistics on financial literacy around the world, financial inclusion as well as financial resilience.
