blog posts

• Top 5 Financial Reminders for International Students

  Jun 1, 2020 5:45 pm32 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 pm31 views

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

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  Friday the 13th! Financial Planning to Avoid Unlucky Losses

  Mar 13, 2020 10:00 am19 views

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

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  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.

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  UISAVES Week 2: Small Amounts Add Up

  Feb 22, 2020 11:30 am77 views

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

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  UISAVES Week 1: Goal-setting

  Feb 16, 2020 11:30 am43 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 am364 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?