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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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  • Webinar Recording: Save Money on Food

    by SMMC StaffMar 6, 2024 1:00 pm

    Hungry for savings? Uncover tricks for affordable dining. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty savings. 

  • Podcast: Is Crypto the Wild West?

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 26, 2024 12:00 pm

    In episode 78 of Making Cents of Money, Is Crypto the Wild West?, David DeCarlo and Jake Hamilton join us to discuss what regulation does and does not exist for consumers regarding crypto.

  • Student Loans Webinar #8 Recording: Different Types of Student Loans

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 16, 2024 1:00 pm

    It's important to know the types of loans that you have in order to understand your repayment and other student loan management options.

  • Podcast: Tax Talk

    by Andrea PellegriniFeb 9, 2024 12:00 pm

    In episode 77 of Making Cents of Money, Tax Talk, Andrea and Nikki talk tax... forms, terms, and more as the April 15 federal tax deadline approaches.

  • Webinar Recording: Steps to Investing - What to Know Now

    by SMMC StaffFeb 7, 2024 1:00 pm

    Ready to start investing? Learn investing basics and explore new trends in securities. 

  • Understand Your Refund - Spring 2024

    by SMMC StaffFeb 1, 2024 7:00 am

    Many students end up unable to register every semester because they owe money back to the university, even after receiving a refund. Learn answers to frequently asked questions about refunds.

  • Podcast: What is Crypto Anyway?

    by Andrea PellegriniJan 29, 2024 12:00 pm

    In episode 76 of Making Cents of Money, What is Crypto Anyway?, Jake Hamilton, a previous podcast co-host, comes back to provide an overview of how crypto works and what the future looks like for this financial technology.

  • Webinar Recording: Money In Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit

    by SMMC StaffJan 24, 2024 1:00 pm

    Master your finances as an entrepreneur. Learn best practices for money management while building your business.

  • Student Loans Webinar #7 Recording: Public Service Loan Forgiveness

    by Andrea PellegriniJan 19, 2024 1:00 pm

    Learn if you can qualify for PSLF as a federal student loan borrower working in public service.

  • Podcast: Setting & Prioritizing Financial Goals

    by Andrea PellegriniDec 20, 2023 12:00 pm

    In episode 75 of Making Cents of Money, Setting & Prioritizing Financial Goals, Nikki and Andrea discussed several strategies for setting, prioritizing, and re-prioritizing financial goals... just in time for the new year!