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...
Area youth gained problem-solving skills through “backpack” Community Service Project
Stephenson County 4-H Ambassadors organized a Spring Break Backpack Project for area youth in need of food security this past spring. From start to finish 13 youth planned, organized, shopped, and packed 30 backpacks for 30 families and then delivered them to the Boys & Girls Club of...
Kenneth D. Bailey students learn career and financial skills with Illinois Extension and 4-H
DANVILLE, Ill. – Students at Kenneth D. Bailey Academy participated in a Welcome to the Real World Simulation on April 19, 2024. The simulation is the culminating event of the Welcome to the Real World Curriculum, a program developed by University of Illinois Extension Family...
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...
Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with ...
