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 financial resources is essential. These tools can provide guidance and strategies to enhance financial...
Have you heard the news? Do you use the Mint app to track your spending? Maybe you haven’t if you are not a Mint user. But the very popular budgeting app Mint launched in 2009 is phasing out to become integrated into the Intuit-owned app, Credit Karma. They are saying the Mint app will no longer be...
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 describe the negative emotions experienced during a monetary transaction (...
Money in Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit
Make your small business a success.
Personal and professional finances often get mixed in the journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Learn about best practices to manage your finances while building your small business.
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Steps to Investing: What to Know Now
Begin to invest wisely.
In this session, we will explore new trends in the securities world and discover new insights as we cover the basics of investing for beginners.
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Psychology of Money
Explore how your relationship with money influences your financial habits.
Have you ever stopped to think about why you make the money decisions that you do? Exploring the psychology of money will help you better understand this and how our personalities impact our finances.
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The Price of Debt: How Much is Too Much?
Find out some things to consider before borrowing.
Borrowing money can be an option to support your financial goals, but it can become overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Learn essential factors for borrowing money and determine how it fits your values.
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Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics
Get an estate planning checklist and much more.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed when you heard "estate planning"? In this session, we hope you become less fearful of estate planning, learn some basic concepts and terms related to estate planning, and gather resources to aid you in getting your...
In this episode, personal finance expert Kathy Sweedler and Chelsey Byers, Illinois Extension family life educator, discuss decluttering, disadvantages of letting clutter accumulate, and common issues encountered when decluttering, and they provide tips on how to stay motivated and tackle all of...