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Finding Financial Balance

Find the financial balance that fits your personal budget and financial planning goals.

Finding Financial Balance

Financial decisions can be stressful and life-altering, they can also set you for success in the future. Illinois Extension has a commitment to providing solid, research-based education in local communities. Look for future opportunities to participate in online and in-person financial education programs.

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Budgeting, spending, saving, and planning for disasters, can all be overwhelming and confusing.

Illinois Extension Finance Blogs

Finding Financial Balance Find the financial balance that fits your personal budget and financial planning goals.
Plan Well Retire Well Great retirements don't happen by accident. Tips for saving and investing your money.
Be Centsible Money talk by college students, for college students.
Fearless Financial Future Develop and maintain thoughtful and effective financial behaviors using these trusted methods.

Black Friday Shopping – Is it worth the hype?

November 8, 2023

The holiday shopping season is upon us. The upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales will be here soon. Don’t forget occasional expenses, like...

Do you experience purchase pain with cashless transactions?

October 11, 2023

When trying to bring awareness to your spending habits, do cashless purchases register the same for you? The pain of paying is a term used to...

Understanding Social Security: Are you preparing for retirement?

September 13, 2023

Is retirement part of your financial plan? It is never too early to think about retirement, but many...

Are you ready for back-to-school expenses?

August 10, 2023

Right now is the time of year that kids are getting ready to return to the classroom. For some, this is a welcome excitement; for others, this may be...

Seasonal summer spending

July 17, 2023

Acknowledging seasonal and occasional expenses is an important part of your spending plan or budget....

Do you find debt distressing?

June 15, 2023

Does the thought of debt make you feel stressed or anxious? You are not alone if that is the case. Debt is linked to financial worry and lower life...