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  • Creating Your Own Financial Education Plan

    Apr 19, 2021 4:00 pm0 views

    Use this guide to identify what modules in the University of Illinois Financial Literacy Badges Program align with your financial education needs and make a learning plan for yourself!

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    Practicing Self-Advocacy in Your Financial, Professional and Social Life

    Mar 29, 2021 4:30 pm2 views

    Self-advocacy is an important skill to practice, particularly right now. Whether it's getting the resources you need to succeed in school or setting boundaries with your loved ones so you can focus on your own well-being, it's important to communicate with others about your needs, wants, and struggles throughout your life.

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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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    Seasonal Themes: Get More Done with a Mindset Shift

    Jan 29, 2021 11:00 am51 views

    Has Your New Year's Resolution Failed? Try a Seasonal Theme!

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    Focus Your Spending with Lists

    Nov 18, 2020 4:00 pm43 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 pm99 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 am112 views

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

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    Budget Hacks - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    Oct 21, 2020 1:00 pm0 views

    Money can be messy - it's not just about numbers, calculators and excel sheets. If you're looking for new ways to manage your money mess, we have the budget hacks for you! Learn how to take what we know about human behavior and choices to build better financial habits.

  • 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.

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    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 pm6 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.

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

    Sep 18, 2020 12:00 pm64 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! 

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    How do people with vision impairments manage money?

    Jun 16, 2020 12:45 pm26 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.

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    Friday the 13th! Financial Planning to Avoid Unlucky Losses

    Mar 13, 2020 10:00 am80 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 am81 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 am75 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?