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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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  • Know What You Owe Challenge - Spring 2024

    by SMMC StaffApr 1, 2024 8:00 am

    About half of students at the University of Illinois take out loans to fund their degrees. Make sure you're not surprised by the amount of student loans you have taken out when you graduate by taking the Know What You Owe Challenge which runs April 1 - May 1, 2024.

  • Podcast: Building Wealth After Graduation

    by Andrea PellegriniMar 25, 2024 12:00 pm

    In episode 80 of Making Cents of Money, Building Wealth After Graduation, Donovan Sanchez returns to talk about how to navigate juggling multiple goals during the transition to life after college.

  • Podcast: What Happens When a Bank Fails?

    by Andrea PellegriniMar 11, 2024 12:00 pm

    In episode 79 of Making Cents of Money, What Happens When a Bank Fails?, Chicago City Comptroller and former Illinois Director of Banking, Chasse Rehwinkel joins us to discuss recent incidents of bank failure and how these differed from others in history.

  • Webinar Recording: Save Money on Food

    by SMMC StaffMar 6, 2024 1:00 pm

    Hungry for savings? Uncover tricks for affordable dining. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty savings. 

  • Podcast: Is Crypto the Wild West?

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 26, 2024 12:00 pm

    In episode 78 of Making Cents of Money, Is Crypto the Wild West?, David DeCarlo and Jake Hamilton join us to discuss what regulation does and does not exist for consumers regarding crypto.

  • SMMC Grad Hourly Job Openings at UIUC

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 26, 2024 8:00 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!

  • Student Loans Webinar #8 Recording: Different Types of Student Loans

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 16, 2024 1:00 pm

    It's important to know the types of loans that you have in order to understand your repayment and other student loan management options.

  • Podcast: Tax Talk

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 9, 2024 12:00 pm

    In episode 77 of Making Cents of Money, Tax Talk, Andrea and Nikki talk tax... forms, terms, and more as the April 15 federal tax deadline approaches.

  • Webinar Recording: Steps to Investing - What to Know Now

    by SMMC StaffFeb 7, 2024 1:00 pm

    Ready to start investing? Learn investing basics and explore new trends in securities. 

  • Understand Your Refund - Spring 2024

    by SMMC StaffFeb 1, 2024 7:00 am

    Many students end up unable to register every semester because they owe money back to the university, even after receiving a refund. Learn answers to frequently asked questions about refunds.