Finances

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Grocery and Meal Planning

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Has the cost of food been growing in your household? Planning your meals and grocery costs can help to curb expenses. Learn more about planning your food costs by reading the article linked below. 

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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.

Finding Financial Balance

Increasing your financial awareness may improve your money management and financial well-being. Understanding your inclinations toward money and spending may provide insight into making behavioral changes to avoid falling into spending habits that do not provide the expected value. 

Learn more in the Finding Financial Balance Blog

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Read article: Costs of homeownership
Costs of homeownership
As homeownership costs rise, how are you planning for housing? Housing is typically a large, fixed expense for most people. Recently, homebuyers in...
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Read article: Spam calls and identity theft: What you need to know
Spam calls and identity theft: What you need to know
Do you receive calls from unknown numbers? Sometimes calls are even identified as being a potential spam risk. When receiving calls like these, what...
Read article: How much money do you need to retire?
How much money do you need to retire?
The dream of retiring may start early in your career, but are you taking active steps to support a comfortable retirement in the future? According to...
Read article: How to comparison shop for the best deal
How to comparison shop for the best deal
Do you take the time to find the best prices? Comparing prices when shopping can help save money. Making the effort to use coupons, take advantage of...
Read article: Setting summer savings goals
Setting summer savings goals
The weather has been showing some signs of warming up recently, so what other changes does the new season bring? When taking control of your finances...
Read article: Making the most of a tax refund
Making the most of a tax refund
Are you anticipating a tax refund this year? If you are expecting a refund, do you have a plan on how you will spend or save this money? An immediate...
Read article: Planning for pet costs
Planning for pet costs
Caring for pets goes beyond the initial purchase price. When making a spending plan, prioritizing needs first is a common practice. When a pet...
Read article: Practicing basic financial self-care
Practicing basic financial self-care
When it comes to self-care, what comes to mind? Taking time to focus on your own personal needs can be challenging to prioritize. Busy schedules and...
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