SMMC News & Events Blog

This blog highlights news, events, and informative articles on personal finance from University of Illinois System's Student Money Management Center. Feel free to navigate to different categories with the list of topics on the right or search for a specific topic next to the view all link below.

Learn more advanced concepts to take steps to investing from this webinar recording from January 26, 2022.

Take your investing knowledge to the next level! Watch Investing 102 to learn advanced concepts and key tips for successful investing.

Learn about how to spend less to travel more by watching this webinar recording from December 7, 2022.

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.

Discover investing risks & rewards by watching this webinar recording from February 8, 2023.

Explore methods of communicating and managing money in relationships by watching this webinar recording from February 8, 2022.

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.

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?

Learn about money memes, digital assets, and more by watching this webinar recording from January 25, 2023.

Explore how your spending can change the world by watching this webinar recording from March 29, 2023.

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!

Learn about new financial technologies as well as considerations and protections that may be helpful in choosing fintech for navigating your financial journey.

Can money buy happiness? Watch our webinar recording from May 1 to explore the relationship between money and happiness. 

Investing - it's not for the faint of heart, because investing in the stock market involves risk. Knowing and understanding terminology, fees, types of professionals, as well as investment methods can be a whirlwind of terms and confusing concepts. Learn the basics and have a better understanding on how investing works!

Hungry for savings? Uncover tricks for affordable dining. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty savings. 

Watch this recorded webinar to make informed housing decisions by learning to calculate true ownership costs beyond mortgage payments, evaluate market conditions, and assess your personal financial situation.

Watch this recorded webinar to advance your investment knowledge with strategies for protecting your investments, diversification techniques, performance evaluation tools, and risk management to optimize long-term results.

Watch this recorded webinar to discover practical meal planning techniques and smart shopping strategies that may help you reduce your grocery expenses and costs of food away from home while maximizing nutrition for any household size.

Watch this recorded webinar to learn how insurance protects your financial security by exploring different coverage types including health, auto, renters, and life insurance to get the best value for your protection dollars.

Watch this recorded webinar to start your wealth-building journey by learning fundamental investing concepts, exploring different investment options, understanding risk and return, and creating a simple investment strategy.

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. 

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.