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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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  • Gratitude & Personal Finances

    by Ramya VaidyanathanNov 18, 2022 3:45 pm

    There are so many things to be grateful for in this life. As we go into the holiday season, in this article we will discuss about how gratitude impacts our finances. 

  • Podcast: Paying for College with Scholarships

    by Andrea PellegriniNov 18, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 52 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki and Andrea talk to special guest, Kara Holloway, Director of Scholarships at UIC, about paying for college with scholarships.

  • Know What You Owe Challenge - Fall 2022

    by SMMC StaffNov 15, 2022 8:00 am

    About 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 which runs November 15 - December 15, 2022.

  • Build Credit to Your Advantage - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffNov 9, 2022 1:00 pm

    Learn about building credit to your advantage by watching this webinar recording from November 9, 2022.

  • Podcast: Credit Scores

    by Andrea PellegriniNov 2, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 51 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki and Andrea discuss some of the ins and outs of credit scores, the credit ecosystem, and building credit to your advantage.

  • Side Hustles & Small Businesses - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffOct 26, 2022 1:00 pm

    Learn about side hustles & small businesses by watching this webinar recording from October 26, 2022.

  • Podcast: Becoming an Entrepreneur!

    by Andrea PellegriniOct 19, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 50 of Making Cents of Money, Steve Bob from UIC Entrepreneurial Support Program joins Andrea and Nikki to discuss what to think about when it comes to starting your own business.

  • Podcast: Dealing with Emergencies

    by Andrea PellegriniOct 5, 2022 12:00 pm

    In episode 49 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki and Andrea talk about dealing with a financial emergency, not just how to plan but how to recover once an emergency happens.

  • ESG: Investing in Values to Make the World a Better Place

    by Amin AzimiOct 4, 2022 4:30 pm

    Investing has become more than just seeking financial returns. It can be a means to support organizations, projects, and companies that align with your values. Read on to learn more about ESG and what it means to consumer influence.

  • Inflation: When Prices Rise - Get Savvy Webinar Recording

    by SMMC StaffSep 28, 2022 1:00 pm

    Learn about how inflation impacts individual consumers by watching this webinar recording from September 28 2022.