When each semester begins, the bookstore is crowded with students. I used to be among these people but later I realized that it was financially unwise to buy all my textbooks from the bookstore. Have you ever had the same feeling? Have you ever spent hundreds of dollars buying textbooks and wanted...
Traditional college students complete their college education during their “emerging adulthood” years, usually between the ages of 18 and 24. During this time, college students are facing assignments, experiencing the residence hall lifestyle, and, ideally, carefree of “adult” responsibilities....
We've been talking about how to avoid financial exploitation this week at Illinois Extension! For more details, click over to the Plan Well, Retire Well blog.
Join in the fun! Illinois Extension is hosting a 5-week social media campaign, Financial Wellness Checkup. During Financial Wellness Checkup, enjoy practical tips and personal finance resources.
The campaign will be live July 6 through August 10. There is a new theme each week:
Create a Credit...
Before understanding how often you should check your credit score, it’s important to note the differences between a credit score and a credit report. A credit report refers to a detailed report of your personal information and payment history prepared by the credit bureaus. A credit score is a...
Subscription services are becoming very popular in society and almost everyone has at least one subscription service they use frequently. Subscription services can range from beauty supplies, to television and movie platforms, and food delivery. There is no need to have every subscription service...
