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 about money memes, digital assets, and more by watching this webinar recording from January 25, 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 managing student loan repayment once it restarts and the limited time PSLF waiver by watching this webinar recording from May 18, 2022.

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. 

Master your finances as an entrepreneur. Learn best practices for money management while building your business.

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

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.

Transform your financial habits! Explore the Psychology of Money and the Stages of Change. Learn how to achieve lasting financial well-being.

Learn how you can align your own behaviors with your personal values and goals with this webinar recording from November 10, 2021.

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 navigate career transitions and economic uncertainty by learning how to create backup plans, evaluate compensation packages, and budget for extended job searches.

Watch this recorded webinar to overcome budgeting fears with this Halloween-themed approach to creating realistic spending plans that stick, tracking expenses effectively, and transforming financial stress into confidence.

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.