In this episode, Personal Finance expert Kathy Sweedler and Jenna Smith, MPH, RD, Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Illinois Extension, discuss Illinois cottage food law, how this type of self-employment can benefit the cottage food producer, how cottage food benefits the consumer and local economy...

In this episode, Extension Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Camaya Wallace Bechard and Personal Finance expert Kathy Sweedler discuss what it means to have inclusive practices in financial education, inclusive leadership, and working with individuals with disabilities...

In this episode, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss managing credit during times of inflation, common credit score myths, rising interest rates, and provide strategies and resources to help you increase your purchasing power and save money. Resources we discussed...

In this episode, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss the impact of financial exploitation on your financial well-being, common types of scams, warning signs to look out for, and provide strategies to help you protect yourself, as well as resources for reporting...

In this episode, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss barriers associated with short-term and long-term savings goals, and provide some strategies and resources to help address those barriers and start saving more. Resources we discussed during the Podcast:...

In this episode, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss travel, look back on their own travel experiences, and explore how to save money while traveling, top motivations and benefits associated with traveling, and current research on travel trends in America....

In this episode, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss the topic of teens and money, and explore some tricks and tips for talking to your teen about money, how we can support money management in teens, as well as current research on the socialization of teens...

REPLAY - In this episode, Camaya Wallace Bechard, Kathy Sweedler, and Sasha Grabenstetter, discuss the financial implications of natural disasters and large financial emergencies. From their experiences growing up to now, living in Illinois. We also talk about why it's important to update your...

In this episode honoring Women’s History Month, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss the topic of women and money, and explore some myths and facts about women and money, how we can support money management in girls, and current research on the status of women and...