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  • Focus Your Spending with Lists

    Nov 18, 2020 4:00 pm41 views

    Lists are helpful for all kinds of things, but how can they help you focus your spending?

  • Overcoming Spending Temptations

    Nov 16, 2020 3:30 pm97 views

    Get some idea starters on how to overcome spending temptations, just in time for the shopping season! 

  • Setting Goals for Your Well-being

    Nov 6, 2020 9:00 am63 views

    Explore how Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the dimensions of well-being can help you set, prioritize, and manage your SMART goals.

  • Podcast: Technology and Your Money

    Oct 5, 2020 12:00 pm2 views

    Episode 3 of Making Cents of Money, Technology and Your Money, explores how financial technologies are evolving and what that means for keeping our money safe.

  • Food Insecurity Takes on New Meaning in 2020

    Sep 25, 2020 1:00 pm33 views

    As Hunger Action Month comes to a close, we're reflect on how food insecurity has looked different in 2020 than in previous years. 

  • Podcast: Banked or Unbanked - Choosing Financial Services for You

    Sep 23, 2020 12:00 pm2 views

    Episode 2 of Making Cents of Money, Banked or Unbanked - Choosing Financial Services for You, is all about defining unbanked/underbanked, the differences between banks & credit unions, and how to choose the right financial institution for you. Learn from Illinois' Director of Banking, Chasse Rehwinkel, and Director of Financial Institutions, Francisco Menchaca.

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

    Sep 18, 2020 12:00 pm60 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 pm22 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 pm62 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 am72 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 am73 views

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

  • Funding New Year's Festivities

    Dec 10, 2019 2:30 pm18 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 pm16 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?