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Read article: What is your financial fall to-do?
What is your financial fall to-do?
Financial to-dos take a while to carry out, and they are often mentally challenging too. I like to pick one “to-do” at a time to work on. With kids...
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Read article: Income and expenses for college students
Income and expenses for college students
The new school year brings a lot of excitement and maybe some new responsibilities. Those responsibilities could be paying housing expenses or...
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Read article: In her own words: Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson
In her own words: Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson
As an ISPP Scholar, Maria Cynthia (MC) Anderson is appointed with the Illinois Board of Higher Education....
Why would I need renter’s insurance in college?
Read article: Why would I need renter’s insurance in college?
Why would I need renter’s insurance in college?
Most of us college students live on a budget. We plan for our known expenses such as groceries, utilities, rent,...

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Local student recipient of $1,000 Grundy 4-H Scholarship
MORRIS, Ill – The University of Illinois Extension 4-H program in Grundy County this week announced the recipient of the 2023 Grundy County 4-H Scholarship.  Recognizing a recent graduating senior or college student in their final year of 4-H enrollment, the scholarship recognizes the...

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Roxana Cejeda

Roxana Cejeda

4-H Youth Readiness and New Audiences Outreach Associate