Many households experience stress and anxiety about their personal finances. These intense feelings of uneasiness and discontent can lead to misinformation and negative money behaviors. Let's Talk Money is a free 6-week online series to help families begin talking about important financial matters.
Credit Scores Revealed
June 2 | 6:30 PM
Why is credit such a mystery? What's the difference between a credit score, credit report, and credit history? Extension has the answers you’re looking for to understand your credit position.
Registration Information
Registration is required for these free online workshops. Register online at go.illinois.edu/TalkMoney. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Camaya Wallace Bechard, consumer economics educator, cawb17@illinois.edu or call 309-663-8270. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Each workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. Central Time each Thursday and is expected to last one hour.
Additional workshops: Ignite conversations about money and motivate your family to take action.
Who Are You with Money | Let’s Talk Money
May 5 | 6:30 PM
Begin with a Spending Plan. The first step to taking control of your money is matching your values and goals to your financial decision-making. In this interactive workshop, assess who you are with money, and where you want to be in the future.
Secrets for Financial Success | Let’s Talk Money
May 12 | 6:30 PM
Money comes in; money goes out. Do you have money left for your important goals and wants? Learn the secrets of directing your money to where you want it to go.
Fair Access to Credit | Let’s Talk Money
May 19 | 6:30 PM
Not everyone has the same access to credit. While consumer laws offer protection from discrimination, this problem still affects many consumers. In this workshop, we will explore some of the challenges of obtaining credit as well as unfair lending practices that create barriers to accessing mainstream credit market.
What’s Your Best Debt Repayment Strategy
May 26 | 6:30 PM
Repaying debt is challenging in the best of situations, and today's economic situation makes it more difficult. Learn tried and true strategies for prioritizing debt repayment and paying it down effectively. Explore options for student loan repayment, too.
Make Your Savings Grow | Let’s Talk Money
June 9 | 6:30 PM
Do you feel alone in your struggle to save? Financial experts have emphasized the importance of saving for unexpected events and long-term financial goals; however, people at different income levels encounter challenges with saving. This workshop addresses this issue and provides practical ways to help you grow and maintain healthy saving behaviors.