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SMMC News & Events Blog
This blog highlights news, events, and informative articles on personal finance from University of Illinois System's Student Money Management Center. Feel free to navigate to different categories with the list of topics on the right or search for a specific topic next to the view all link below.

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  • Podcast: Conscious Consumerism

    by Andrea PellegriniMar 13, 2023 12:00 pm

    In episode 59 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki discuss the meaning of conscious consumerism and how aligning your spending with your values can make an impact.

  • Tax Filing 101: Forms & Facts You Need to Know

    by Ramya VaidyanathanMar 10, 2023 5:00 pm

    As we get closer to the tax filing deadline for the United States, it is important to knwo the intricacies and important forms for filing taxes.

  • SMMC Grad Hourly Job Openings at UIUC

    by Andrea PellegriniMar 9, 2023 10:00 am

    Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your professional skills while in school as well as your knowledge of personal finance? University Bursar's Student Money Management Center has two job openings at Urbana!

    Apply to be an SMMC Support Specialist!

  • Podcast: Happy International Women's Day!

    by Andrea PellegriniMar 8, 2023 12:00 pm

    In episode 58 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki interviewed SMMC's very own Ramya Vaidyanathan about her experience providing financial education to women in India.

  • Podcast: Investing to Reach Financial Goals

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 15, 2023 12:00 pm

    In episode 57 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki interviewed Alan Sorcher and Anne McKinley from the US Securities and Exchange Commission on strategic ways to approach investing to build wealth.

  • Investing Risks & Rewards - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffFeb 8, 2023 1:00 pm

    Discover investing risks & rewards by watching this webinar recording from February 8, 2023.

  • Understand Your Refund - Spring 2023

    by SMMC StaffFeb 1, 2023 1:00 pm

    Hundreds of students end up unable to register every semester because they owe money back to the university, even after receiving a refund. Learn how to avoid being one of them.

  • Podcast: Fintech and Digital Assets

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 1, 2023 12:00 pm

    In episode 56 of Making Cents of Money, David DeCarlo, IDFPR's Regulatory Innovation Officer, discussed what consumers should know about digital assets and regulation in this new era of fintech.

  • Memes & Money: What are the Facts? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffJan 25, 2023 1:00 pm

    Learn about money memes, digital assets, and more by watching this webinar recording from January 25, 2023.

  • Podcast: Wealth Building as a Balancing Act

    by Andrea PellegriniJan 19, 2023 12:00 pm

    In episode 55 of Making Cents of Money, Donovan Sanchez from University of Illinois' Financial Planning program talks about wealth building as a balancing act.