Finances

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Finding Financial Balance

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

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.

Information Bulletins

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

Illinois Extension Finance Blogs

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Read article: Black Friday Shopping – Is it worth the hype?
Black Friday Shopping – Is it worth the hype?
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...
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Read article: Do you experience purchase pain with cashless transactions?
Do you experience purchase pain with cashless transactions?
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...
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Read article: Understanding Social Security: Are you preparing for retirement?
Understanding Social Security: Are you preparing for retirement?
Is retirement part of your financial plan? It is never too early to think about retirement, but many...
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Read article: Are you ready for back-to-school expenses?
Are you ready for back-to-school expenses?
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...
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Read article: Seasonal summer spending
Seasonal summer spending
Acknowledging seasonal and occasional expenses is an important part of your spending plan or budget....
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Read article: Do you find debt distressing?
Do you find debt distressing?
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...
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Read article: Spring into food savings
Spring into food savings
As food is necessary for everyone, it is an important expense in your regular budget. Some ways to...
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Read article: Let’s find your financial balance
Let’s find your financial balance
Money is a topic that impacts almost everyone. Money is necessary for basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, etc. Once basic needs are met,...