Every good money manager starts with a plan. Learn to evaluate your household spending plan, money- saving ideas and more.
 
How and when to use credit cards is critical to your financial success. Card features and how credit cards affect your credit score discussed.
 

Community leaders hold the key to curb the affects of foreclosure. "I STOP" foreclosures provides the necessary resources.
   

How do you balance a checkbook? What bank products are best for you? What bank fees are associated with your account?
 
Your credit report affects more aspects of your life than ever before. How do you establish or improve your credit rating?
 

Consumer spending is up and savings rates are down. How are you feeding your personal debt dragon?
           
   
Women earn less than men, live longer and often make the major financial decisions for their household.
   
Seniors are the largest growing population and are often the target of consumer scams.
           
   

What should parents and students be doing to prepare and pay for college?
   

Investing, credit and budgeting are all critical skills discussed in this three-session presentation.
           
   
Students are offered a rare opportunity to learn personal finance and about Illinois state government.
   
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Employ Illinois gives business owners access to capital to start or enhance their businesses with the help of low- interest rate loans.

Opportunity Illinois backs low-interest loans to consumers and community development agencies to improve the quality of life in Illinois.

Cultivate Illinois helps farmers offset the rising cost of farming and encourages green business development.
Money Market Fund allows local government entities to pool their investments to gain a higher rate of return for their residents.
Online bill paying gives people with busy schedules a quick and convenient way to pay government bills and fees.