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April 27, 2023

Hi everyone! My name is Emily Harmon, and I am Extension's new Finances Educator for Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion counties. While I am new to this position, I am not new to Extension. I was one of the program coordinators for the finances and family life programs since 2019. I...

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Avoid overspending with smart holiday shopping strategies

November 22, 2021

Plan Well, Retire Well

It takes extra effort around the holidays to stay within a budget. We tend to spend more when we're tired and stressed, and holidays can add tasks and expectations to our already busy lives. In addition, everywhere we turn are spectacular sales, deals, and wish lists full of gifts and gadgets to...

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Piggybacking credit: Adding an authorized user on a credit card

April 28, 2021

I had a few conversations with a friend who decided to add a loved one to his credit card as an authorized user. Over the years, we had many discussions about some of the challenges he faced building his credit history as an immigrant with a thin credit file. He had been a joint account holder in...

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Our Conference Experiences: Teaching Personal Finance in 2020 – Part 2

December 8, 2020

One of the best parts about attending professional conferences is the chance to update and reset my thinking about teaching personal finance. While teaching about money might sound like the same old, same old, there’s always something new to learn and share! Three topics stand out in my mind as I...

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More help available to manage your money

Avoid overspending with smart holiday shopping strategies

Piggybacking credit: Adding an authorized user on a credit card

Our Conference Experiences: Teaching Personal Finance in 2020 – Part 2