blog posts Memes & Money: What are the Facts? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Jan 25, 2023 1:00 pm0 views Learn about money memes, digital assets, and more by watching this webinar recording from January 25, 2023. Steps to Investing - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Jan 26, 2022 1:00 pm0 views Learn more advanced concepts to take steps to investing from this webinar recording from January 26, 2022. Webinar Recording: Steps to Investing - What to Know Now Feb 7, 2024 1:00 pm0 views Ready to start investing? Learn investing basics and explore new trends in securities. Webinar Recording: Save Money on Food Mar 6, 2024 1:00 pm0 views Hungry for savings? Uncover tricks for affordable dining. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty savings. How Your Spending Can Change the World - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Mar 29, 2023 1:00 pm0 views Explore how your spending can change the world by watching this webinar recording from March 29, 2023. Health Insurance Dissected - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Apr 12, 2023 1:00 pm0 views Dissect the ins and outs of health insurance by watching this webinar recording from April 12, 2023. Student Loan Repayment - Get Savvy Webinar Recording May 18, 2022 1:00 pm0 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. Webinar Recording: Cash at College Aug 16, 2023 1:00 pm0 views Discover how spending, saving, and student loans impact your college experience. Leveraging FinTech - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Aug 19, 2021 1:00 pm0 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 pm0 views Get savvy about renting & leasing! Understand your rights & responsibilities when it comes to renting a place to live. Webinar Recording: Spooked by Spending Plans? Oct 11, 2023 1:00 pm0 views Discover spending motivations and find money management tools that work for you to face your financial fears. What's Your Job Worth? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Oct 27, 2021 1:00 pm0 views Explore with us how job benefits can add up to big dollars. Walk into your new job ready to make informed choices that can significantly increase your net worth. Webinar Recording: Don't Get Phished Nov 8, 2023 1:00 pm0 views Stay one step ahead of scams and fraud! Learn ways to protect yourself, recognize identity theft, and take action if affected. Conscious Consumerism - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Nov 11, 2021 1:00 pm0 views Learn how you can align your own behaviors with your personal values and goals with this webinar recording from November 10, 2021. Planning for the Unforeseen - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Dec 8, 2021 1:00 pm0 views Learn about tools you can use in estate planning, like power of attorney, wills, and more, from this webinar recording from December 8, 2021. Webinar Recording: Money In Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit Jan 24, 2024 1:00 pm1 views Master your finances as an entrepreneur. Learn best practices for money management while building your business. Investing Risks & Rewards - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Feb 8, 2023 1:00 pm1 views Discover investing risks & rewards by watching this webinar recording from February 8, 2023. Save Money on Food - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Feb 24, 2021 1:00 pm1 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! Student Loan Management - Get Savvy Webinar Recording May 3, 2023 1:00 pm1 views Explore methods of student loan management by watching this webinar recording from May 3, 2023. Student Loans Webinar #1 Recording: Logging into FSA to Update Contact Info Jul 14, 2023 1:00 pm1 views We discussed many aspects of returning to repayment during this webinar, but the primary action item we focused on was updating your contact info in your FSA account. Webinar Recording: Your Financial Tool Chest Dec 6, 2023 1:00 pm1 views Unlock the power of financial tools! Explore the best services for your goals, safety, and cost-efficiency. Student Loans Webinar #7 Recording: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Jan 19, 2024 1:00 pm2 views Learn if you can qualify for PSLF as a federal student loan borrower working in public service. Money in Relationships - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Feb 9, 2022 1:00 pm2 views Explore methods of communicating and managing money in relationships by watching this webinar recording from February 8, 2022. Financial Emergency Preparedness - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Mar 30, 2022 1:00 pm2 views Discover tools to help you prepare for dealing with potential financial emergencies by watching this webinar recording from March 30, 2022. Student Loans Webinar #3 Recording: Review Consolidation or Refinancing Sep 15, 2023 1:00 pm2 views We discussed interest and the differences between consolidating and refinancing your student loans. Carefully consider the consequences of using a private refinance loan to pay off federal student loans. Student Loans Webinar #4 Recording: Know Options if You Can't Pay Oct 20, 2023 1:00 pm2 views We focused on what your options are if you can't make a payment, including the differences between deferment and forbearance. Student Loans Webinar #5 Recording: Fresh Start & On-Ramp to Repayment Nov 17, 2023 1:00 pm2 views We discussed both the On-Ramp to Repayment and the Fresh Start Program during this webinar. If you had loans previously in Default, the Fresh Start program may be a good program for you. Student Loans Webinar #6 Recording: Managing PLUS Loans Dec 15, 2023 1:00 pm2 views We explored the unique features of Direct Parent PLUS loans and Graduate PLUS loans. Direct Parent PLUS loans have more unique repayment considerations than all other types of Direct Loans. Student Loans Webinar #8 Recording: Different Types of Student Loans Feb 16, 2024 1:00 pm4 views It's important to know the types of loans that you have in order to understand your repayment and other student loan management options. Buying vs Renting a Home - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Apr 13, 2022 1:00 pm4 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: Help for Homeowners Jun 7, 2023 12:00 pm4 views In episode 63 of Making Cents of Money, Kari Byer, Director of the APLD & Investigations, joins us to talk about programs designed to help those who may be struggling with initial and ongoing homeownership costs. Student Loans Webinar #2 Recording: Explore Repayment Plans with the Loan Simulator Aug 18, 2023 1:00 pm4 views We explained the many repayment plan options available for federal loans, but the primary action item we wanted you to focus on was using the Loan Simulator to explore repayment plan eligibility. Side Hustles & Small Businesses - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Oct 26, 2022 1:00 pm4 views Learn about side hustles & small businesses by watching this webinar recording from October 26, 2022. Build Credit to Your Advantage - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Nov 9, 2022 1:00 pm4 views Learn about building credit to your advantage by watching this webinar recording from November 9, 2022. Spend Less, Travel More - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Dec 7, 2022 1:00 pm4 views Learn about how to spend less to travel more by watching this webinar recording from December 7, 2022. Podcast: Get Covered, Illinois May 22, 2023 12:00 pm5 views In episode 62 of Making Cents of Money, Brian Gorman, Director of Outreach & Engagement for Get Covered Illinois, answers our questions about managing healthcare costs. Identity Theft & Fraud - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Sep 16, 2021 1:00 pm5 views Find out how to protect yourself from fraud, recognize identity theft, and what to do if you're affected with this webinar recording from September 15, 2021. Podcast: The Impact of Compound Interest Sep 20, 2023 12:00 pm5 views In episode 70 of Making Cents of Money, The Impact of Compound Interest, Andrea and Nikki explore the complicated relationship we can have with compound interest when it comes to accomplishing financial goals. Podcast: What is Crypto Anyway? Jan 29, 2024 12:00 pm6 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: Tax Talk Feb 9, 2024 12:00 pm6 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: Help with Utility Bills May 3, 2023 12:00 pm6 views In episode 61 of Making Cents of Money, we learn about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). If you're struggling to pay utilities, apply by May 31! Podcast: Help for Renters Jun 21, 2023 12:00 pm6 views In episode 64 of Making Cents of Money, Kari Byer, Director of the APLD & Investigations, joins us again to talk about programs designed to help find and afford renting a place to live. Podcast: Reintroductions Jun 2, 2021 12:00 pm7 views Episode 19 of Making Cents of Money, Reintroductions, lets us learn more about one of the co-hosts, Jake Hamilton, the history behind the podcast, and what's in store for the future of this audio teaching medium. Podcast: Tackling Insurance! (Part 2) Nov 3, 2021 12:00 pm7 views In episode 29 of Making Cents of Money, Tackling Insurance! (Part 2), Nikki and Jake talked with Laura Pellikan from the Illinois Department of Insurance about the basics of health insurance and ways you can get covered. Podcast: Is Crypto the Wild West? Feb 26, 2024 12:00 pm8 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. Investing Basics - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Mar 10, 2021 1:00 pm8 views Investing - it's not for the faint of heart, because investing in the stock market involves risk. Knowing and understanding terminology, fees, types of professionals, as well as investment methods can be a whirlwind of terms and confusing concepts. Learn the basics and have a better understanding on how investing works! Podcast: World Investor Week Oct 4, 2023 12:00 pm8 views In episode 71 of Making Cents of Money, World Investor Week, Andrea interviews Alan Sorcher and Anne McKinley from the US Securities & Exchange Commission in honor of World Investor Week on ways investors can learn about securities throughout the year. Podcast: Student Loan Update Oct 6, 2021 12:00 pm8 views In episode 27 of Making Cents of Money, Student Loan Update, Jake and Nikki gave a quick update on the state of federal student loans. Podcast: Gross National Happiness Feb 9, 2022 12:00 pm9 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: What Happens When a Bank Fails? Mar 11, 2024 12:00 pm9 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.