blog posts Webinar Recording: Money & Happiness May 1, 2025 1:00 pm0 views Can money buy happiness? Watch our webinar recording from May 1 to explore the relationship between money and happiness. Webinar Recording: Psychology of Money - Stages of Change Mar 13, 2025 1:00 pm3 views Transform your financial habits! Explore the Psychology of Money and the Stages of Change. Learn how to achieve lasting financial well-being. Webinar Recording: Money, Stress, & Bad Habits Apr 3, 2025 1:00 pm3 views Stress impacting your finances? Watch this webinar recording on YouTube to uncover the connection between stress, money, and bad habits. Learn strategies to improve your financial health and overall well-being. Webinar Recording: Money In Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit Jan 24, 2024 1:00 pm5 views Master your finances as an entrepreneur. Learn best practices for money management while building your business. Memes & Money: What are the Facts? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Jan 25, 2023 1:00 pm5 views Learn about money memes, digital assets, and more by watching this webinar recording from January 25, 2023. Student Loan Repayment - Get Savvy Webinar Recording May 18, 2022 1:00 pm5 views Learn about managing student loan repayment once it restarts and the limited time PSLF waiver by watching this webinar recording from May 18, 2022. Leveraging FinTech - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Aug 19, 2021 1:00 pm5 views Learn about new financial technologies as well as considerations and protections that may be helpful in choosing fintech for navigating your financial journey. Webinar Recording: Read Before You Sign Sep 6, 2023 1:00 pm5 views Get savvy about renting & leasing! Understand your rights & responsibilities when it comes to renting a place to live. Webinar Recording: Budget Hacks Sep 12, 2024 1:00 pm5 views Ready to save more and spend smarter? Discover practical tips and tricks to make your money go further and achieve your financial goals by watching Budget Hacks on YouTube. Save Money on Food - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Feb 24, 2021 1:00 pm6 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! Webinar Recording: Save Money on Food Mar 6, 2024 1:00 pm6 views Hungry for savings? Uncover tricks for affordable dining. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty savings. Conscious Consumerism - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Nov 11, 2021 1:00 pm6 views Learn how you can align your own behaviors with your personal values and goals with this webinar recording from November 10, 2021. Webinar Recording: Your Financial Tool Chest Dec 6, 2023 1:00 pm7 views Unlock the power of financial tools! Explore the best services for your goals, safety, and cost-efficiency. Webinar Recording: Student Loan Management Apr 3, 2024 1:00 pm8 views Learn how to navigate your student loan journey. Understand crucial terms, tips, and tools for managing your education debt. Webinar Recording: Spooked by Spending Plans? Oct 11, 2023 1:00 pm8 views Discover spending motivations and find money management tools that work for you to face your financial fears. Spend Less, Travel More - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Dec 7, 2022 1:00 pm8 views Learn about how to spend less to travel more by watching this webinar recording from December 7, 2022. Webinar Recording: Money, Stress, & Bad Habits May 1, 2024 1:00 pm9 views Understand the connection between money, stress, and bad habits. Learn strategies to manage stress, break free from detrimental financial behaviors, and cultivate a healthier relationship with money. Podcast: The [Episode] with All the Co-Hosts Dec 17, 2024 12:00 pm9 views In episode 100 of Making Cents of Money, all the co-hosts (past and present) reunite to celebrate the release of the 100th podcast episode. Buying vs Renting a Home - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Apr 13, 2022 1:00 pm11 views Explore the differences between renting & buying and what to consider when deciding what's best for your situation by watching this webinar recording from April 13, 2022. Podcast: National Financial Capability Month Apr 4, 2025 12:00 pm13 views In episode 107 of Making Cents of Money, Kimber and Andrea talk about National Financial Capability Month which runs the entirety of April every year. Podcast: Basic Needs & Needs Insecurity Oct 7, 2024 12:00 pm14 views In episode 95 of Making Cents of Money, basic needs and needs security and some adjacent terms, like financial fragility, are discussed by our co-hosts, Kimber and Andrea. Podcast: Zombie Properties & Mortgages Oct 22, 2024 12:00 pm15 views In episode 96 of Making Cents of Money, Kari Beyer from IDFPR's Division of Banking is back to discuss the dangers of zombie mortgages and zombie properties in this special halloween-themed edition. Inflation: When Prices Rise - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Sep 28, 2022 1:00 pm16 views Learn about how inflation impacts individual consumers by watching this webinar recording from September 28 2022. Podcast: Costs of Car Ownership Nov 21, 2024 8:00 am16 views In episode 98 of Making Cents of Money, Kimber and Andrea talk about the costs of car ownership and what to consider when deciding on if a vehicle is a need or a want for you. 13 Ways to Avoid Unlucky Losses in 2025 Jun 13, 2025 8:00 am19 views Friday the 13th is often considered an unlucky day, but let's talk about how to improve your luck with 13 financial planning tips! Podcast: Tax Talk Feb 9, 2024 12:00 pm20 views In episode 77 of Making Cents of Money, Tax Talk, Andrea and Nikki talk tax... forms, terms, and more as the April 15 federal tax deadline approaches. Podcast: Shopping for Appliances Jul 8, 2022 12:00 pm20 views In episode 44 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki and Andrea talk about shopping for appliances, and they've focused on times when it may be a surprise shopping need! Podcast: What Happens When a Bank Fails? Mar 11, 2024 12:00 pm22 views In episode 79 of Making Cents of Money, What Happens When a Bank Fails?, Chicago City Comptroller and former Illinois Director of Banking, Chasse Rehwinkel joins us to discuss recent incidents of bank failure and how these differed from others in history. Webinar Recording: Demystifying the Financial Aid Process Aug 22, 2024 1:00 pm22 views Unlock the secrets of financial aid. Learn how to maximize your financial aid package and ease the burden of tuition. Join us to navigate the complex world of financial aid with confidence. IOUs: There's an App for That! Oct 14, 2016 3:30 pm22 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? Podcast: New Year, New Financial Resolutions Dec 28, 2024 12:00 pm22 views In episode 101 of Making Cents of Money, join Kimber and Andrea for pointers on pursuing your financial resolutions in the new year. Podcast: Gross National Happiness Feb 9, 2022 12:00 pm23 views In episode 34 of Making Cents of Money, Gross National Happiness, Jake and Nikki discuss an alternative metric to Gross Domestic Product that some countries use to help monitor the health of their economies called Gross National Happiness. Podcast: Inflation Nov 17, 2021 12:00 pm24 views In episode 30 of Making Cents of Money, Inflation, Jake, Nikki, and Andrea discuss what inflation is as one of many metrics to gauge how an economy is doing and how it impacts our spending power as consumers. Podcast: Renting! Mar 30, 2022 12:00 pm25 views In episode 37 of Making Cents of Money, Renting!, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki discuss the basic steps and what to watch for when renting a place to live. Podcast: Selling a Home Jul 20, 2022 12:00 pm25 views In episode 45 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki discuss many aspects of selling a home so you can make more informed choices when it comes time to sell your own home. Podcast: Is Crypto the Wild West? Feb 26, 2024 12:00 pm26 views In episode 78 of Making Cents of Money, Is Crypto the Wild West?, David DeCarlo and Jake Hamilton join us to discuss what regulation does and does not exist for consumers regarding crypto. Facilitator Guide - How to Throw a Webinar Watch Party Jun 11, 2024 10:00 am26 views We aren't able to accommodate workshops by request, but we have dozens of webinar recordings on YouTube and plan new, live webinars each academic year on different financial topics. You can empower your peers or students with increased financial knowledge by throwing a webinar watch party. Podcast: The Community Reinvestment Act Aug 17, 2022 12:00 pm26 views In episode 47 of Making Cents of Money, Chasse Rehwinkel joined Nikki & Andrea to discuss the Community Reinvestment Act and how it is intended to support economic equality. Podcast: Buying a Car! Jul 21, 2021 12:00 pm27 views In episode 22 of Making Cents of Money, Buying a Car!, Nikki, Andrea, and Jake explain the true costs of car ownership as well as the terms and tools to know about before you buy your next vehicle. Podcast: Technology and Your Money Oct 5, 2020 12:00 pm27 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. Podcast: Real Estate May 5, 2021 12:00 pm28 views Episode 17 of Making Cents of Money, Real Estate, explains the world of real estate professions and what to consider when hiring professionals to help you buy or manage a home or other real estate property! Funding New Year's Festivities Dec 10, 2019 2:30 pm28 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. Podcast: What is Crypto Anyway? Jan 29, 2024 12:00 pm29 views In episode 76 of Making Cents of Money, What is Crypto Anyway?, Jake Hamilton, a previous podcast co-host, comes back to provide an overview of how crypto works and what the future looks like for this financial technology. Podcast: Employment Feb 23, 2022 12:00 pm29 views In episode 35 of Making Cents of Money, Employment, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki continue the podcast series on economic indicators by discussing metrics related to employment. Podcast: Mortgages Apr 14, 2022 12:00 pm30 views In episode 38 of Making Cents of Money, Renting!, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki interview IDFPR's Anti-Predatory Lending Database Director, Kari Beyer, about the ins and outs of mortgages. Podcast: Cryptocurrencies Aug 18, 2021 3:00 pm33 views In episode 24 of Making Cents of Money, Cryptocurrencies, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki talk to Professor Lamont Black from DePaul University about cryptocurrencies, discussing everything from the blockchain technology behind them to their utility in the world of fintech. Podcast: Free Financial Education Resources for Illinois Residents Apr 22, 2024 12:00 pm37 views In episode 82 of Making Cents of Money, Free Financial Education Resources for Illinois Residents, Maggie Owen from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office joins us to discuss all the financial education programs Illinois has for residents. Podcast: Financial Planner vs AI Jul 12, 2023 12:00 pm37 views In episode 65 of Making Cents of Money, Financial Planner vs AI, we discuss the pros and cons of using Artificial Intelligence language model, ChatGPT, to answer financial planning questions with the help of Donovan Sanchez, CFP®. Podcast: Money and Relationships Feb 14, 2025 12:00 pm38 views In episode 104 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea & Kimber discuss considerations for navigating financial management when it comes to relationships, be them romantic, familial, or with friends and roommates. Podcast: April 30th Student Loan Deadline Apr 8, 2024 12:00 pm39 views In episode 81 of Making Cents of Money, April 30th Student Loan Deadline, we discuss a critical deadline for FFEL, Perkins, or Health Education Assistance Loans (HEAL) borrowers on income-driven repayment (IDR) plans.
