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Read article: Spending plan categories: How many do you need?
Spending plan categories: How many do you need?
The Consumer Expenditures 2023 report was recently released from the U.S. Bureau of...
Read article: Youth financial literacy: Money messages from home
Youth financial literacy: Money messages from home
As most schools are in session, many kids are back to learning in a formal classroom setting. While financial literacy may be a piece of the standard...
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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...
Read article: Take the driver’s seat in learning about transportation costs
Take the driver’s seat in learning about transportation costs
Big purchases can be overwhelming! While having reliable transportation may be a necessity, find ways to benefit your financial well-being by...

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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 to local libraries. Lessons for Living is a free in-person series where people can learn valuable life lessons and get relevant, easy-to-understand tips for living an...
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Students learn career and financial skills with Illinois Extension and 4-H
GILMAN, Ill. — Nearly 200 students from Central, Donovan, Milford, Iroquois West, and Watseka high schools met at Iroquois West High School on September 20, 2023, for a Welcome to the Real World Simulation. The simulation is the culminating event of the Welcome to the Real World...
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Money Mentors hosting pop up mentoring
Do you need help with your personal finances? Do you have a question about your credit report or credit score? Illinois Extension Money Mentor volunteers are here to help! On the second Tuesday of each month, Money Mentors...

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