University of Illinois Extension Financial Wellness Program

Catch the latest episode of Family Financial Feuds where Camaya and Kathy talk about what equity and inclusivity means when it comes to finances. They cover inclusive practices in financial education, inclusive leadership, and working with individuals with disabilities and culturally diverse communities.

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Find more financial resources at www.extension.illinois.edu/finances.

Don't forget to register for the Build Credit to Your Advantage webinar as a part of our "Get $avvy - Grow Your Green $tuff" webinar series. The webinar is on Wednesday, November 9th, at 12 PM CT. Registration is required. See you there!
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Our "Making Cents Of Money" podcast is a fantastic way to learn to build healthy financial habits and grow your wealth over time.

Check it out here https://www.studentmoney.uillinois.edu/podcasts and make sure to subscribe if interested!

Struggling to save money? Everyday financial needs can make saving for the future a real challenge. Listen in to our newest Family Financial Feuds podcast to learn how to overcome common barriers to saving money and access tools and resources to help you plan for your financial future!

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Congrats to Sierra and Arianna!!!

Hard work and passion pay off in the end for seniors in ACES Arianna Pannarale and Sierra Winoker. With the oversight of their coach, Professor Donovan Sanchez, these two ACE students secured a spot in the top eight teams in the Financial Planning Challenge, held by the Financial Planning Association. Pannarale and Winoker created a 75-page financial plan for a hypothetical client in the first stage and participated in Jeopardy style oral question round. They move on to the next stage of the competition ready and excited for the challenge. Read more about their experience in the Daily Illini by visiting https://dailyillini.com/life_and_culture-stories/2022/07/25/financial-planning-club/.

Travel plans this summer?

Happy Travels In this episode, Extension Educator Camaya Wallace Bechard and Kathy Sweedler discuss travel, look back on their own travel experiences, and explore how to save money while traveling, top motivations

In 2021, Americans held over $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. How can you repay your own student loan amount? In this episode of Making Cents of Money, the hosts will discuss various repayment options, as well as the protections you have against lenders. To listen to the podcast, use the link below:
https://soundcloud.com/idfpr/episode-16-student-loans

Power Pay is an online tool you can use to help create a debt repayment plan, and learn how to pay back loans faster. Create a plan, get in the know, and get in control of your finances. Access the tool through the link below:
https://extension.usu.edu/powerpay/

If you’re pursuing Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF), the limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver might affect you.

Learn how: https://go.usa.gov/xuz84