blog posts Roth vs Traditional Retirement Plans: What’s the Difference? Apr 22, 2025 12:00 pm33 views When it comes to retirement-focused investing, understanding the tax treatment and rules of different accounts is essential for long-term financial planning. In the U.S., these typically fall into two main categories: Traditional and Roth accounts. Podcast: National Financial Capability Month Apr 4, 2025 12:00 pm11 views In episode 107 of Making Cents of Money, Kimber and Andrea talk about National Financial Capability Month which runs the entirety of April every year. Podcast: Neurodiversity and Financial Strategies Mar 26, 2025 12:00 pm55 views In episode 106 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Kimber discuss the nuances of neurodiversity as it relates to navigating money management. Podcast: Stages of Financial Behavior Change Mar 10, 2025 12:00 pm55 views In episode 105 of Making Cents of Money, Emily Harmon, Illinois Extension Family Life Educator, joins Kimber & Andrea to delve into the Transtheoretical Model which can help explain why behavior change relating to finances can be challenging. Webinar Recording: Investing 102 - Risks & Rewards Feb 20, 2025 1:00 pm6 views Take your investing knowledge to the next level! Watch Investing 102 to learn advanced concepts and key tips for successful investing. Podcast: Money and Relationships Feb 14, 2025 12:00 pm32 views In episode 104 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea & Kimber discuss considerations for navigating financial management when it comes to relationships, be them romantic, familial, or with friends and roommates. Webinar Recording: Investing 101 - Wealth Building Basics Feb 6, 2025 1:00 pm5 views Want to start investing? Watch Investing 101: Wealth Building Basics to learn basic investing terms and concepts to confidently begin your investment journey. How the Rule of 72 Can Help You Build Wealth—Or Sink Deeper Into Debt Feb 6, 2025 12:30 pm153 views Whether you are saving for a goal or dealing with debt, the Rule of 72 offers a simple, yet effective way to estimate the time it takes for money to grow or for debt to balloon due to compound interest. Podcast: Unclaimed Property in Illinois Jan 22, 2025 12:00 pm105 views In episode 102 of Making Cents of Money, Treasurer Michael Frerichs joined as a guest to discuss the state of Illinois' process for getting unclaimed property back to the owners. Podcast: New Year, New Financial Resolutions Dec 28, 2024 12:00 pm21 views In episode 101 of Making Cents of Money, join Kimber and Andrea for pointers on pursuing your financial resolutions in the new year. Podcast: The [Episode] with All the Co-Hosts Dec 17, 2024 12:00 pm7 views In episode 100 of Making Cents of Money, all the co-hosts (past and present) reunite to celebrate the release of the 100th podcast episode. Podcast: Financial Socialization Dec 4, 2024 12:00 pm35 views In episode 99 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea and Kimber discuss financial socialization, how it develops, who contributes to it, and what it means for our relationship with money. Podcast: Costs of Car Ownership Nov 21, 2024 8:00 am12 views In episode 98 of Making Cents of Money, Kimber and Andrea talk about the costs of car ownership and what to consider when deciding on if a vehicle is a need or a want for you. Budgeting for a Week: A Realistic Approach Nov 8, 2024 4:00 pm791 views Budgeting empowers you to work toward reasonable financial goals, keeping you from overspending and accruing debt. Explore steps you can take this week to start building a budgeting habit. Webinar Recording: Building, Protecting, & Leaving Your Nest Egg Nov 7, 2024 1:00 pm4 views Plan your legacy with confidence. Watch Building, Protecting, & Leaving Your Nest Egg to learn essential concepts of asset management across the life span. Build, protect, and leave your nest egg for future generations. Webinar Recording: Budget Hacks Sep 12, 2024 1:00 pm5 views Ready to save more and spend smarter? Discover practical tips and tricks to make your money go further and achieve your financial goals by watching Budget Hacks on YouTube. Podcast: Retirement Savings in Illinois Aug 26, 2024 12:00 pm39 views In episode 91 of Making Cents of Money, Retirement Savings in Illinois, Christine Cheng from the Illinois Treasurer's office discusses how Illinois is addressing barriers to planning for retirement and helping small businesses provide retirement benefits to their employees. Webinar Recording: Demystifying the Financial Aid Process Aug 22, 2024 1:00 pm16 views Unlock the secrets of financial aid. Learn how to maximize your financial aid package and ease the burden of tuition. Join us to navigate the complex world of financial aid with confidence. Facilitator Guide - How to Throw a Webinar Watch Party Jun 11, 2024 10:00 am25 views We aren't able to accommodate workshops by request, but we have dozens of webinar recordings on YouTube and plan new, live webinars each academic year on different financial topics. You can empower your peers or students with increased financial knowledge by throwing a webinar watch party. Mutual Funds vs Exchange Traded Funds May 29, 2024 9:00 am1097 views Curious about automatically diversified investment options? Learn the key differences between Mutual Funds and ETFs, and find out which might be the best fit for your situation and financial goals. Podcast: Lines of Injustice: What is Redlining? May 6, 2024 12:00 pm91 views In episode 83 of Making Cents of Money, Lines of Injustice: What is Redlining?, DFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. discusses the topic of redlining and how it leads to disparities for generations. Webinar Recording: Money, Stress, & Bad Habits May 1, 2024 1:00 pm9 views Understand the connection between money, stress, and bad habits. Learn strategies to manage stress, break free from detrimental financial behaviors, and cultivate a healthier relationship with money. Podcast: Free Financial Education Resources for Illinois Residents Apr 22, 2024 12:00 pm33 views In episode 82 of Making Cents of Money, Free Financial Education Resources for Illinois Residents, Maggie Owen from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office joins us to discuss all the financial education programs Illinois has for residents. Podcast: April 30th Student Loan Deadline Apr 8, 2024 12:00 pm38 views In episode 81 of Making Cents of Money, April 30th Student Loan Deadline, we discuss a critical deadline for FFEL, Perkins, or Health Education Assistance Loans (HEAL) borrowers on income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. Webinar Recording: Student Loan Management Apr 3, 2024 1:00 pm8 views Learn how to navigate your student loan journey. Understand crucial terms, tips, and tools for managing your education debt. Podcast: Building Wealth After Graduation Mar 25, 2024 12:00 pm86 views In episode 80 of Making Cents of Money, Building Wealth After Graduation, Donovan Sanchez returns to talk about how to navigate juggling multiple goals during the transition to life after college. Podcast: What Happens When a Bank Fails? Mar 11, 2024 12:00 pm19 views In episode 79 of Making Cents of Money, What Happens When a Bank Fails?, Chicago City Comptroller and former Illinois Director of Banking, Chasse Rehwinkel joins us to discuss recent incidents of bank failure and how these differed from others in history. Webinar Recording: Save Money on Food Mar 6, 2024 1:00 pm6 views Hungry for savings? Uncover tricks for affordable dining. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty savings. Podcast: Is Crypto the Wild West? Feb 26, 2024 12:00 pm22 views 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. Podcast: Tax Talk Feb 9, 2024 12:00 pm19 views 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 Feb 7, 2024 1:00 pm6 views Ready to start investing? Learn investing basics and explore new trends in securities. Podcast: What is Crypto Anyway? Jan 29, 2024 12:00 pm26 views 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. Podcast: Setting & Prioritizing Financial Goals Dec 20, 2023 12:00 pm87 views 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! Podcast: World Investor Week Oct 4, 2023 12:00 pm31 views In episode 71 of Making Cents of Money, World Investor Week, Andrea interviews Alan Sorcher and Anne McKinley from the US Securities & Exchange Commission in honor of World Investor Week on ways investors can learn about securities throughout the year. Podcast: The Impact of Compound Interest Sep 20, 2023 12:00 pm36 views In episode 70 of Making Cents of Money, The Impact of Compound Interest, Andrea and Nikki explore the complicated relationship we can have with compound interest when it comes to accomplishing financial goals. Decreasing Borrowing While in School Aug 14, 2023 1:30 pm40 views Student loans can be a valuable tool for increasing access to higher education, but it does come with a cost. Learn how to limit those costs while in school so you decrease future costs of compounding interest. Funding a College Education Aug 11, 2023 1:30 pm42 views Funding your education can be a daunting task, but there are many tools to help students and their families cover the cost of a college education. Podcast: Financial Planner vs AI Jul 12, 2023 12:00 pm34 views In episode 65 of Making Cents of Money, Financial Planner vs AI, we discuss the pros and cons of using Artificial Intelligence language model, ChatGPT, to answer financial planning questions with the help of Donovan Sanchez, CFP®. Banking Locations Near Each University Jun 14, 2023 9:30 am370 views Looking for a financial institution on campus? Explore our Google Map for locations on or close to each campus in the University of Illinois System. Saving Up for a Side Hustle May 12, 2023 1:00 pm83 views To complement our Side Hustles & Small Businesses webinar from last fall, we wanted to share some tips on saving up for starting a small business. How Your Spending Can Change the World - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Mar 29, 2023 1:00 pm5 views Explore how your spending can change the world by watching this webinar recording from March 29, 2023. Tax Filing 101: Forms & Facts You Need to Know Mar 10, 2023 5:00 pm875 views As we get closer to the tax filing deadline for the United States, it is important to knwo the intricacies and important forms for filing taxes. Investing Risks & Rewards - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Feb 8, 2023 1:00 pm7 views Discover investing risks & rewards by watching this webinar recording from February 8, 2023. Memes & Money: What are the Facts? - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Jan 25, 2023 1:00 pm5 views Learn about money memes, digital assets, and more by watching this webinar recording from January 25, 2023. Podcast: Wealth Building as a Balancing Act Jan 19, 2023 12:00 pm75 views In episode 55 of Making Cents of Money, Donovan Sanchez from University of Illinois' Financial Planning program talks about wealth building as a balancing act. Podcast: Financial Resolutions! Dec 14, 2022 12:00 pm30 views In episode 54 of Making Cents of Money, Nikki & Andrea talk about some recent changes in setting new years resolutions and how to make finances part of your goals for 2023. Spend Less, Travel More - Get Savvy Webinar Recording Dec 7, 2022 1:00 pm8 views Learn about how to spend less to travel more by watching this webinar recording from December 7, 2022. Podcast: Revisiting Travel Nov 23, 2022 12:00 pm77 views In episode 53 of Making Cents of Money, Andrea & Nikki discuss a few updates to consider when traveling before re-airing the Time to Travel podcast from July 2021. Gratitude & Personal Finances Nov 18, 2022 3:45 pm117 views 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 Nov 18, 2022 12:00 pm122 views 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.
