Finances

Finance
Spending, borrowing, saving, investing, protecting -- there's always something new to learn about managing our money! Illinois Extension's resources provide tools, strategies, and insights into best practices to effectively manage your money. 
Piggy Bank

Money Mentors

Trained volunteers work one-on-one with individuals who request help with personal money management.
Boxing Gloves. Family Financial Feuds.

Podcast: Family Financial Feuds

Listen to the CE educators debate family financial feuds using research-based arguments.
College Students

Financial Wellness for College Students

Resources for college students

Personal Finance Blogs

Plan Well, Retire Well

Great retirements don't happen by accident—tips for saving and investing money.

Be Centsible

A blog written by college students for college students.

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Helpful Links

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Beginning Your Financial Journey
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Building Credit
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Managing Debt
State Resources

Protecting Your Finances

Saving and Investing

Spending

Teaching Kids About Money

Local Resources

Subscribe to the Personal Finance E-Newsletter

Let's Talk Money

#GetSavvy

Discover Wellness Series

Family Financial Feuds Podcast

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