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Prioritize saving this holiday season
Tis the season for holiday spending. Retail sales typically increase during the fourth quarter...
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Grow your financial knowledge 1 hour at a time
Yikes! Making decisions about money can be very overwhelming. So often, a financial choice pops up and it seems impossible to even know where to...
Financial Emergency Preparedness: Are you ready to weather the unexpected?
A financial emergency is any expense or loss of income you do not plan for, like a missed paycheck, a damaged roof, a flat tire, or a medical bill....
Spending plan categories: How many do you need?
The Consumer Expenditures 2023 report was recently released from the U.S. Bureau of...
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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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