blog posts 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. Podcast: Banked or Unbanked - Choosing Financial Services for You Sep 23, 2020 12:00 pm32 views Episode 2 of Making Cents of Money, Banked or Unbanked - Choosing Financial Services for You, is all about defining unbanked/underbanked, the differences between banks & credit unions, and how to choose the right financial institution for you. Learn from Illinois' Director of Banking, Chasse Rehwinkel, and Director of Financial Institutions, Francisco Menchaca. Podcast: April 30th Student Loan Deadline Apr 8, 2024 12:00 pm26 views In episode 81 of Making Cents of Money, April 30th Student Loan Deadline, we discuss a critical deadline for FFEL, Perkins, or Health Education Assistance Loans (HEAL) borrowers on income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. 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! Memes & Money: What are the Facts? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Jan 25, 2023 1:00 pm0 views Learn about money memes, digital assets, and more by watching this webinar recording from January 25, 2023. Leveraging FinTech - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Aug 19, 2021 1:00 pm0 views Learn about new financial technologies as well as considerations and protections that may be helpful in choosing fintech for navigating your financial journey. IOUs: There's an App for That! Oct 14, 2016 3:30 pm17 views Have you heard of Venmo? Squarecash? These are just a few of the apps that allow you to send money to anyone, anywhere, anytime. From a convenience standpoint, these advances are amazing—but what are the costs of convenience? Inflation: When Prices Rise - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Sep 28, 2022 1:00 pm10 views Learn about how inflation impacts individual consumers by watching this webinar recording from September 28 2022. Identifying Expenses: Fixed, Flexible, or Occasional? Aug 7, 2023 1:30 pm215 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. How to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020 1:00 pm43 views Here are ways you can help support small businesses during COVID-19. How do people with vision impairments manage money? Jun 16, 2020 12:45 pm521 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. 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. Funding New Year's Festivities Dec 10, 2019 2:30 pm22 views The best way to manage your finances on New Year’s Eve is to plan ahead and set a defined budget you are comfortable with. Read more tips to save while celebrating. Funding a College Education Aug 11, 2023 1:30 pm26 views Funding your education can be a daunting task, but there are many tools to help students and their families cover the cost of a college education. 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! 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. 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? Financial Literacy Around the World Apr 15, 2022 5:45 pm13287 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. Financial Aid Notifications: Cost of Attendance is Estimated Aug 9, 2023 1:30 pm32 views Financial aid notifications, or award letters, contain valuable information that help you understand the costs of college. However, it's important to remember that Cost of Attendance is an estimate. Decreasing Borrowing While in School Aug 14, 2023 1:30 pm26 views Student loans can be a valuable tool for increasing access to higher education, but it does come with a cost. Learn how to limit those costs while in school so you decrease future costs of compounding interest. Creating Your Own Financial Education Plan Apr 19, 2021 4:00 pm39 views Use this guide to identify what modules in the University of Illinois Financial Literacy Badges Program align with your financial education needs and make a learning plan for yourself! Conscious Consumerism - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Nov 11, 2021 1:00 pm0 views Learn how you can align your own behaviors with your personal values and goals with this webinar recording from November 10, 2021. Buying vs Renting a Home - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Apr 13, 2022 1:00 pm4 views Explore the differences between renting & buying and what to consider when deciding what's best for your situation by watching this webinar recording from April 13, 2022. 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. Breaking a Rental Lease in Illinois Sep 1, 2023 5:15 pm287 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. 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. Banking Locations Near Each University Jun 14, 2023 9:30 am103 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.
