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Your Financial Tool Chest

December 6, 2023

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Money in Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit

January 24, 2024

Steps to Investing: What to Know Now

February 7, 2024

Annie's Project

February 29, 2024 - April 4, 2024

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Black Friday Shopping – Is it worth the hype?

November 8, 2023

The holiday shopping season is upon us. The upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales will be here soon. Don’t forget occasional expenses, like...

How do interest rates impact you?

October 19, 2023

Leaves are falling, but interest rates remain high. Have you ever wondered how the Fed rate decisions impact you? First, let’s explain what is meant...

Do you experience purchase pain with cashless transactions?

October 11, 2023

When trying to bring awareness to your spending habits, do cashless purchases register the same for you? The pain of paying is a term used to...

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Income and expenses for college students

September 21, 2023

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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News Releases

September 21, 2023

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...

August 11, 2023

Money management strategies to help young adults achieve financial wellness
College can be an exciting time of self-discovery and growth, but it's also a time to face new financial challenges that produce anxiety and stress. To manage this, it's best to start early to build good financial habits that will ensure a solid future, learn how to make the most of financial...

May 5, 2023

Take proactive steps to improve overall economic well-being
URBANA, Ill. – In these times, many people feel overwhelmed by financial worries and feel uncomfortable talking about it. Whatever the circumstances, there are ways to get through these tough economic times, relieve stress and anxiety and regain control of finances. Gain the financial...

Drawn picture of a piggy bank. "Pop Up Money Mentors"

April 19, 2023

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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Conscious Credit

How do you find accurate, credible information to help you make ethical and conscious borrowing decisions? Explore the role of a responsible borrower and myths and facts about credit.