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  Podcast: Choosing a Credit Card

  by Andrea PellegriniJun 22, 2022 12:00 pm

  In episode 43 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki and Andrea discuss what you may want to consider when it comes to choosing a credit card.

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  Podcast: Credit Access

  by Andrea PellegriniJun 8, 2022 12:00 pm

  In episode 42 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki spoke with Camaya Wallace Bechard from University of Illinois Extension about access to credit, options for building and improving credit, and warning signs to watch out for.

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  Podcast: Student Loan Repayment (update)

  by Andrea PellegriniMay 25, 2022 12:00 pm

  In episode 41 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki discuss some of the big updates on federal student loans that have occured over the past couple months.

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  Student Loan Repayment - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

  by SMMC StaffMay 18, 2022 1:00 pm

  Learn about managing student loan repayment once it restarts and the limited time PSLF waiver by watching this webinar recording from May 18, 2022.

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  SMMC Grad Hourly Job Opening at UIUC

  by Andrea PellegriniMay 13, 2022 3:00 pm

  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 an open position at Urbana!

  Apply to be an SMMC Support Specialist!

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  Podcast: Farewell, Jake!

  by Andrea PellegriniMay 13, 2022 12:00 pm

  In episode 40 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Nikki bid farewell to long time co-host, Jake, as he transitions off the podcast and on to the next step in his career!

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  Podcast: Protecting Pets

  by Andrea PellegriniMay 10, 2022 12:00 pm

  In episode 39 of Making Cents of Money, Protecting Pets, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki discuss pet insurance and other ways to handle the financial risk of vet bills for our pets with Presley Fee, Digital Financial Planning Program Coordinator at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

• Cultural Influences (Socialization) on Financial Literacy and Habits

  by Patrobas Sirabo WafulaApr 29, 2022 5:45 pm

  This is the final article in the series for Financial Literacy Month. The article focuses on how cultural influences (socialization) affect financial literacy and habits.

• Factors Influencing Financial Knowledge

  by Patrobas Sirabo WafulaApr 22, 2022 10:45 pm

  This article highlights some of the factors that influence financial knowledge, factors that affect one's appreciation of financial concepts, habits, and decisions.

• Financial Literacy Around the World

  by Patrobas Sirabo WafulaApr 15, 2022 5:45 pm

  Financial education influences financial literacy and financial well-being around the world. This article highlights some statistics on financial literacy around the world, financial inclusion as well as financial resilience.