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Step-by-step towards your dreams.
You can take charge of your finances to reach your dreams. Step 1: conquer daily financial challenges. Step 2: time to dream a little -- what's important to you? Step 3: Take action on your dreams!
Illinois Extension is here to help you along your financial path with good quality information and resources. We have a webinar, blog post, and/or podcast for you!
Explore this website and attend Illinois Extension workshops. Many workshops are featured as live online webinars as well as in-person. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming workshops.
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Engage with Money Basics and Improve Your Financial Well-being
The Money Basics series is a free, monthly webinar to improve
participants’ financial well-being through various money topics.
This safe and non-judgmental series will also provide simple tools to
use in everyday life.
Turn your Dreams into Goals
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Invest wisely for your long-term goals
Begin your investing journey by learning the language and concepts related to growing wealth.
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Develop a hobby into a second gig
Do you have a favorite activity that you'd like to develop? Listen to the Cottage Foods and Second Gigs podcast, and dream a little!
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Pay down student loans effectively
Explore student loan repayment options to find the one that fits your needs the best! Participate in the free webinar, Student Loan Management, April 3.
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Webinar Series for Young Adults
The Get Savvy webinar series is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your financial well-being. Join us for a comprehensive lineup covering a range of topics that are essential for managing your finances in today's world, like:
- Steps to Investing: What to Know Now | February 7, 2024
- Save Money on Food | March 6
- Student Loan Management | April 3
- Money, Stress, and Bad Habits | May 1
All ages welcome! Register now or read about the free webinars on our website. All webinars are open to the public and start at 12 PM CT.
More Resources
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Personal Finance E-Newsletter
Every twist and turn in our life path brings a need for different information about personal finances. Stay up-to-date on Illinois Extension's events and resources by subscribing to our quarterly Personal Finance E-Newsletter. We aim to have what you need, when you need it!