blog posts COVID-19 Update: Changes to SMMC Services by Andrea PellegriniMar 13, 2020 3:00 pm All financial coaching appointments will be conducted via zoom, and no in-person events or presentations will be available through SMMC until further notice. Read on for details. primary for post 807163 Friday the 13th! Financial Planning to Avoid Unlucky Losses by Andrea PellegriniMar 13, 2020 10:00 am Friday the 13th is often considered an unlucky day, but let's talk about how to improve your luck with personal finance! primary for post 806749 UISAVES Week 3: Building Financial Habits by Andrea PellegriniFeb 29, 2020 11:30 am The reality of personal finance is that it is personal and requires behavior change. Learn ways to make behavior changes easier to accomplish your goals. primary for post 806589 UISAVES Week 2: Small Amounts Add Up by Andrea PellegriniFeb 22, 2020 11:30 am An important part of building a savings habit is understanding how small amounts add up. primary for post 806383 UISAVES Week 1: Goal-setting by Andrea PellegriniFeb 16, 2020 11:30 am A strong foundation to any financial plan are goals. Set a goal with #UISAVES to connect with resources to help. universityillinoissaves.org primary for post 806378 UISAVES 2020 runs February 16 - March 7! by Andrea PellegriniFeb 13, 2020 12:15 pm The overall goal of UISAVES is to create a culture of savings at our three universities – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, and University of Illinois at Springfield. Read on to learn what we're doing for the 2020 campaign! Get $avvy - Grow Your Green $tuff Webinar Series (Spring 2020) by SMMC StaffJan 29, 2020 8:00 am The Spring 2020 Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff webinar series schedule is out. Register today and #GetSavvy. Understand Your Refund Challenge - Spring 2020 by SMMC StaffJan 23, 2020 4:00 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. Know What You Owe Challenge by SMMC StaffDec 15, 2019 11:45 pm Over 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. Funding New Year's Festivities by Kristin PalmsianoDec 10, 2019 2:30 pm The best way to manage your finances on New Year’s Eve is to plan ahead and set a defined budget you are comfortable with. Read more tips to save while celebrating.
