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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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  • What's Your Job Worth? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffOct 27, 2021 1:00 pm

    Explore with us how job benefits can add up to big dollars. Walk into your new job ready to make informed choices that can significantly increase your net worth. 

  • Podcast: Tackling Insurance! (Part 1)

    by Andrea PellegriniOct 20, 2021 12:00 pm

    In episode 28 of Making Cents of Money, Tackling Insurance! (Part 1), Deputy Director of Consumer Education & Protection at the Illinois Department of Insurance, Patrice Dziire, talked to us about auto, home, renters, and life insurance. 

  • Podcast: Student Loan Update

    by Andrea PellegriniOct 6, 2021 12:00 pm

    In episode 27 of Making Cents of Money, Student Loan Update, Jake and Nikki gave a quick update on the state of federal student loans.

  • Identity Theft & Fraud - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffSep 16, 2021 1:00 pm

    Find out how to protect yourself from fraud, recognize identity theft, and what to do if you're affected with this webinar recording from September 15, 2021.

  • Podcast: Emergency Funds

    by Andrea PellegriniSep 16, 2021 12:00 pm

    In episode 26 of Making Cents of Money, Emergency Funds, Jake, Nikki, and Andrea discuss the value of building emergency funds and a few ways to get started.

  • UIC - U-PASS Program Opt-Out Deadline is September 12

    by SMMC StaffSep 8, 2021 9:45 am

    UIC students have the option to opt-out of the CTA U-PASS program before September 12, 2021 at 11:59 PM. 

  • Understand Your Refund - Fall 2021

    by SMMC StaffSep 1, 2021 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: Choosing a Financial Professional

    by Andrea PellegriniSep 1, 2021 12:00 pm

    In episode 25 of Making Cents of Money, Choosing a Financial Professional, Andrea, Jake, and Nikki talk to Kathy Sweedler from University of Illinois Extension about type of financial professionals, credentials, and how to choose one that best meets your needs.

  • UIUC - Emergency Grants Available for Graduate Students

    by SMMC StaffAug 23, 2021 9:30 am

    The application period is now open for HEERF III COVID-19 Emergency Grants for graduate students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

  • Leveraging FinTech - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffAug 19, 2021 1:00 pm

    Learn about new financial technologies as well as considerations and protections that may be helpful in choosing fintech for navigating your financial journey.