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  • Podcast: Fending Off Fraud

    Nov 19, 2020 12:00 pm10 views

    Episode 6 of Making Cents of Money, Fending Off Fraud, discusses what you need to know about the different types of fraud scamers use (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, how to prevent fraud, and what to do if you become a victim.

  • Focus Your Spending with Lists

    Nov 18, 2020 4:00 pm41 views

    Lists are helpful for all kinds of things, but how can they help you focus your spending?

  • Overcoming Spending Temptations

    Nov 16, 2020 3:30 pm97 views

    Get some idea starters on how to overcome spending temptations, just in time for the shopping season! 

  • Podcast: Understanding Credit

    Nov 10, 2020 12:00 pm2 views

    Episode 5 of Making Cents of Money, Understanding Credit, explores the complicated world of credit to help demystify things like scores, reports, and credit management.

  • Setting Goals for Your Well-being

    Nov 6, 2020 9:00 am67 views

    Explore how Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the dimensions of well-being can help you set, prioritize, and manage your SMART goals.

  • Podcast: Preventing Identity Theft

    Oct 22, 2020 12:00 pm0 views

    Episode 4 of Making Cents of Money, Preventing Identity Theft, looks at identity theft and fraud statistics as well as how we can protect our money from potential theft.

  • Podcast: Technology and Your Money

    Oct 5, 2020 12:00 pm2 views

    Episode 3 of Making Cents of Money, Technology and Your Money, explores how financial technologies are evolving and what that means for keeping our money safe.

  • 6 Considerations for Finding Funding During COVID-19

    Oct 2, 2020 4:45 pm10 views

    Finding money for your education, especially grad school, can be more difficult now. Read the 6 considerations for finding funding during COVID-19 to learn about searching for fellowships. 

  • Podcast: Banked or Unbanked - Choosing Financial Services for You

    Sep 23, 2020 12:00 pm2 views

    Episode 2 of Making Cents of Money, Banked or Unbanked - Choosing Financial Services for You, is all about defining unbanked/underbanked, the differences between banks & credit unions, and how to choose the right financial institution for you. Learn from Illinois' Director of Banking, Chasse Rehwinkel, and Director of Financial Institutions, Francisco Menchaca.

  • Podcast Partnership Launching with Illinois Division of Financial & Professional Regulation!

    Aug 31, 2020 9:15 am56 views

    A new podcast launched today, Making Cents of Money, co-hosted by our very own Andrea Pellegrini and Illinois Division of Financial & Professional Regulation's Nikki Giancola-Shanks!

  • How do people with vision impairments manage money?

    Jun 16, 2020 12:45 pm22 views

    Vision impairments can complicate how people manage their money. Learn about ways that people with reduced vision or blindness can be empowered to navigate finances on their own.

  • Summer 2020 #UIMoney Tweet Chat Series

    Jun 2, 2020 12:30 pm71 views

    SMMC is hosting several tweet chats this summer to help our students, alumni, and friends prepare for a variety of financial transitions during a time filled with uncertainty.

  • Top 5 Financial Reminders for International Students

    Jun 1, 2020 5:45 pm62 views

    Tuition & fees will be due before you know it, so here are the top 5 financial reminders for International Students.

  • Virtual Financial Education

    Mar 18, 2020 1:00 pm218 views

    We put together a list of ways you can enhance your financial knowledge through virtual means as well as a few tips if you're teaching online for the first time.

  • Coronavirus Challenges Our Financial Security

    Mar 18, 2020 11:45 am342 views

    We have defined a few financial terms to make it easier to stay up-to-date on how COVID-19 is impacting our finances.

  • COVID-19 Update: Changes to SMMC Services

    Mar 13, 2020 3:00 pm49 views

    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.

  • UISAVES Week 3: Building Financial Habits

    Feb 29, 2020 11:30 am46 views

    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.

  • UISAVES Week 2: Small Amounts Add Up

    Feb 22, 2020 11:30 am79 views

    An important part of building a savings habit is understanding how small amounts add up. 

  • UISAVES Week 1: Goal-setting

    Feb 16, 2020 11:30 am73 views

    A strong foundation to any financial plan are goals. Set a goal with #UISAVES to connect with resources to help. universityillinoissaves.org

  • Finding Funding Opportunities: Insights From a Current PhD Student

    Mar 13, 2019 3:00 pm50 views

    Funding is one of the biggest factors in determining what kind of financial decisions you make as a graduate student. Taking on federal student loans, using your employment to fund your degree, using your savings, getting help from family members, etc. We all want to make decisions that will benefit us most--and while the above are all good options depending on your individual situation, nothing beats “free money” like fellowships, assistantships, grants and scholarships. 

  • IOUs: There's an App for That!

    Oct 14, 2016 3:30 pm16 views

    Have you heard of Venmo? Squarecash? These are just a few of the apps that allow you to send money to anyone, anywhere, anytime.  From a convenience standpoint, these advances are amazing—but what are the costs of convenience?

  • My Account is in Collections! Now What?

    Jul 26, 2015 12:00 pm35 views

    Tips to help you cope with & resolve accounts in collections.

  • Expect the Unexpected: Saving For Emergencies

    Jan 15, 2015 11:00 am2 views

    Planning for the unexpected can ensure that you are able to weather a financial hardship should you lose your job, have a car repair, or any other unplanned expense. By having savings set aside for emergencies, you decrease the need to rely on credit cards or loans to cover emergency situations. Your college years can be an ideal time to create and build your emergency savings.