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"Family Financial Feuds Find peace of mind during financial changes"
Find peace of mind during financial changes
Endings can entail mixed emotions of happiness and sadness. Reminiscence amid endings might help people continue to be who they are as they pass...
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More help available to manage your money
Hi everyone! My name is Emily Harmon, and I am Extension's new Finances Educator for Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion counties. While I am...
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Illinois Extension FCS professionals help area residents to live well
Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions or areas of wellness—that is mental...
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Five financial tips for single parents
Growing up, I often heard if you want something done well, find the busiest person in the room and ask them. More often than not, that incredible...
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March is Extension Living Well Month
URBANA, Ill. — This March, Illinois residents are invited to take advantage of educational opportunities provided by University of Illinois Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences team. March 2025 is Extension Living Well Month as...
Lessons at the Library
Illinois Extension and local libraries partner for Lessons at the Library
RANTOUL AND CISSNA PARK, Ill – University of Illinois Extension is excited to bring its popular Lessons for Living series back to local libraries with an all-new lineup of free, in-person sessions designed to help individuals navigate life’s challenges with practical...
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Opportunity to learn practical money management strategies
URBANA, Ill. — Navigating financial management can often seem overwhelming and intimidating, particularly for those uncertain about how to begin. Studies have shown that financial stress can have detrimental effects on both physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, having access to practical...
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Pam Schallhorn

Pam Schallhorn

Extension Specialist - Region 2 Community & Economic Development

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