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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.
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  • Podcast: Tackling Insurance! (Part 1)

    Oct 20, 2021 12:00 pm1 views

    In episode 28 of Making Cents of Money, Tackling Insurance! (Part 1), Deputy Director of Consumer Education & Protection at the Illinois Department of Insurance, Patrice Dziire, talked to us about auto, home, renters, and life insurance. 

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    Save Money on Food - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    Feb 24, 2021 1:00 pm0 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!

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    Podcast: Reintroductions

    Jun 2, 2021 12:00 pm0 views

    Episode 19 of Making Cents of Money, Reintroductions, lets us learn more about one of the co-hosts, Jake Hamilton, the history behind the podcast, and what's in store for the future of this audio teaching medium.

  • 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.

  • Identity Theft & Fraud - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    Sep 16, 2021 1:00 pm0 views

    Find out how to protect yourself from fraud, recognize identity theft, and what to do if you're affected with this webinar recording from September 15, 2021.

  • What's Your Job Worth? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    Oct 27, 2021 1:00 pm0 views

    Explore with us how job benefits can add up to big dollars. Walk into your new job ready to make informed choices that can significantly increase your net worth. 

  • Podcast: Tackling Insurance! (Part 2)

    Nov 3, 2021 12:00 pm0 views

    In episode 29 of Making Cents of Money, Tackling Insurance! (Part 2), Nikki and Jake talked with Laura Pellikan from the Illinois Department of Insurance about the basics of health insurance and ways you can get covered.

  • 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.