blog posts primary for post 1990817032 Podcast: Why Regulation Matters by Andrea PellegriniOct 20, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 117 of Making Cents of Money, IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. joins Kimber & Andrea to explain the importance of regulatory initatives that protect consumers and how Illinois is leading the nation in instituting and enhancing consumer protections. primary for post 1102720994 Podcast: What to Know Before Buying a Business - Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition by Andrea PellegriniOct 6, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 116 of Making Cents of Money, Mark Smith from Gies College of Business who teaches Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign discusses what to consider when buying a business. primary for post 707020852 Podcast: The Money-Stress Habit Cycle by Andrea PellegriniSep 15, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 115 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea & Kimber explore the habits that can impact your financial decisions and how stress plays a role in our spending decisions. primary for post 1528263405 Understand Your Refund - Fall 2025 by SMMC StaffAug 29, 2025 10:00 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 and get entered to win one of five $50 gift cards. primary for post 2103256839 Let It Go - The Sunk Cost Fallacy and Smarter Spending by Sahil ShimpiAug 25, 2025 5:00 pm Discover why you keep throwing good money after bad decisions and learn the psychology-backed strategies to break free from the sunk cost trap that's costing you hundreds in subscriptions, investments, and everyday spending choices. primary for post 681485881 Podcast: The Role of Loan Servicers by Andrea PellegriniAug 21, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 114 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea & Kimber discuss the role of loan servicers in the United States. Whether you have a car loan, mortgage, or student loan, understanding how student loan servicing works can help you navigate repayment. primary for post 778368772 Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff webinar series for 2025-2026 by Andrea PellegriniAug 11, 2025 11:00 am The 2025-2026 'Get Savvy - Grow Your Green Stuff' webinar schedule is now live! Topics include tax-planning for students, saving money on food, budgeting, career planning, and more. Register today! primary for post 1866723107 Podcast: Tackling Tariffs (Part 2) by Andrea PellegriniJul 23, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 113 of Making Cents of Money, learn more from economist Chasse Rehwinkel about the economic impact tariffs have on specific industries and the domino effect that it has on the economy in the United States and abroad. primary for post 862829868 Before You Give or Take Financial Advice, Read This by Andrea PellegriniJun 26, 2025 12:30 pm Whether we mean to or not, we all do it at some point in our lives--give or take financial advice that may be ill-informed. Read what to watch for when taking financial advice and what risks exist for giving financial advice. primary for post 677205393 Podcast: Tackling Tariffs by Andrea PellegriniJun 25, 2025 12:00 pm In episode 112 of Making Cents of Money, we're celebrating 529 day with the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer who manages two nationally acclaimed 529 qualified tuition programs: Bright Start & Bright Directions.
