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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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  • Podcast: Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

    by Andrea PellegriniSep 21, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 48 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki talk about the differences between the federal student loan cancellation in Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan and the temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver that has a quickly approaching deadline of October 31st.

  • Shrinkflation

    by Ramya VaidyanathanSep 19, 2022 4:15 pm

    As we get ready for our first Get Savvy webinar of fall 2022, Inflation: When Prices Rise, we wanted to share a little bit about shrinkflation - what it is and how to cope with it as a consumer.

  • Biden Student Loan Cancellation & PSLF Limited Waiver

    by Andrea PellegriniSep 15, 2022 1:00 pm

    Not all federal student loan forgiveness programs are the same. We want to draw your attention to an upcoming deadline to be aware of if you work in public service and will still have a balance after the Biden student loan cancellations are processed.

  • Understand Your Refund - Fall 2022

    by SMMC StaffSep 1, 2022 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.

  • Get $avvy - Grow Your Green $tuff Webinars for 2022-2023

    by SMMC StaffAug 22, 2022 12:00 pm

    The 2022-2023 Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff annual webinar series schedule is out. Register today and #GetSavvy.

  • IDFPR Webinars on Temporary Expanded PSLF

    by Andrea PellegriniAug 19, 2022 11:45 am

    IDFPR is hosting 4 webinars between now and October 30th on the temporarily expanded PSLF program for Public School Educators.

  • Podcast: The Community Reinvestment Act

    by Andrea PellegriniAug 17, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 47 of Making Cents of Money, Chasse Rehwinkel joined Nikki & Andrea to discuss the Community Reinvestment Act and how it is intended to support economic equality.

  • Podcast: Estate Planning

    by Andrea PellegriniAug 3, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 46 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki explain many tools for estate planning, including wills, transfers, power of attorney, and more.

  • Podcast: Selling a Home

    by Andrea PellegriniJul 20, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 45 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki discuss many aspects of selling a home so you can make more informed choices when it comes time to sell your own home.

  • Podcast: Shopping for Appliances

    by Andrea PellegriniJul 8, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 44 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki and Andrea talk about shopping for appliances, and they've focused on times when it may be a surprise shopping need!