SMMC News & Events

blog navigation

Spend
Sort by

blog posts

  • The 5 C's: A Guide to Self-Care on a Budget

    Sep 18, 2020 12:00 pm2 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! 

  • How do people with vision impairments manage money?

    Jun 16, 2020 12:45 pm20 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.

  • Top 5 Financial Reminders for International Students

    Jun 1, 2020 5:45 pm58 views

    Tuition & fees will be due before you know it, so here are the top 5 financial reminders for International Students.

  • How to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19

    Mar 31, 2020 1:00 pm33 views

    Here are ways you can help support small businesses during COVID-19.

  • Friday the 13th! Financial Planning to Avoid Unlucky Losses

    Mar 13, 2020 10:00 am23 views

    Friday the 13th is often considered an unlucky day, but let's talk about how to improve your luck with personal finance!

  • UISAVES Week 3: Building Financial Habits

    Feb 29, 2020 11:30 am46 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.

  • UISAVES Week 2: Small Amounts Add Up

    Feb 22, 2020 11:30 am79 views

    An important part of building a savings habit is understanding how small amounts add up. 

  • UISAVES Week 1: Goal-setting

    Feb 16, 2020 11:30 am49 views

    A strong foundation to any financial plan are goals. Set a goal with #UISAVES to connect with resources to help. universityillinoissaves.org

  • Updated Workshop Request Policy

    Jan 2, 2020 8:00 am366 views

    We've updated our workshop request policy. Take a look!

    A link to our new request form is included.

  • Funding New Year's Festivities

    Dec 10, 2019 2:30 pm16 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.

  • IOUs: There's an App for That!

    Oct 14, 2016 3:30 pm12 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?