Webinars
We coordinate webinars on a variety of topics throughout the year. All recorded webinars are housed on our YouTube channel and you can access them at the bottom of this page. We plan our webinars for the entire academic year each summer. Check back soon for info on new webinars or subscribe to our enewsletters to be the first to know when new webinars are announced.
Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff Webinar Series
We have been coordinating the Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff webinar series with other financial educators across the state of Illinois for several years. Each academic year, we have a different variety of webinar topics. You can read about the webinars planned for 2024-2025 covering topics like financial aid, budgeting, entrepreneurship, credit, and more below.
Register for Get Savvy: Grow Your Green Stuff
Demystifying the Financial Aid Process
Unlock the secrets of financial aid on August 15, 2024, at 12 PM CT! 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.
Budget Hacks
Ready to save more and spend smarter? Join us on Zoom September 12, 2024, at 12 PM CT for Budget Hacks! Discover practical tips and tricks to make your money go further and achieve your financial goals.
Side Hustles & Small Business
Turn your passion into profit! Join us on Zoom October 3, 2024, at 12 PM CT to explore the world of side hustles and small businesses. Learn how to start, manage, and grow your entrepreneurial ventures.
Building, Protecting, & Leaving Your NeSt Egg
Plan your legacy with confidence. Join us on Zoom November 7, 2024, to learn essential concepts of asset management across the life span. Build, protect, and leave your nest egg for future generations.
Mastering the Consumer Credit Game
Understand and master the U.S. credit system on December 5, 2024. Join us on Zoom for Mastering the Consumer Credit Game to learn how to build, manage, and protect your credit.
Tackling Tax Basics
Get ready for tax season! Join us on Zoom January 16, 2025, to learn the basics of tackling taxes. Understand essential concepts to confidently manage your taxes.
Taxes for International Students
Are you an international student navigating U.S. taxes? Join us on Zoom January 23, 2025, for expert guidance on tackling taxes as an international student. Learn the key rules and tips to stay compliant.
Investing 101: Wealth Building Basics
Want to start investing? Join us on February 6, 2025, for Investing 101: Wealth Building Basics. Learn basic investing terms and concepts to confidently begin your investment journey.
Investing 102: Risks & Rewards
Take your investing knowledge to the next level on February 20! Join us for Investing 102 to learn advanced concepts and key tips for successful investing.
Student Loan Management
Struggling with student loans? Join us on March 6, 2025, at 12 PM CT for Student Loan Management. Learn strategies to manage and repay your student loans effectively.
Psychology of Money: Stages of Change
Transform your financial habits! Join us on March 13, 2025, at 12 PM CT to explore the Psychology of Money and the Stages of Change. Learn how to achieve lasting financial well-being.
Stress, Money, & Bad Habits
Stress impacting your finances? Join us on April 3, 2025, at 12 PM CT to uncover the connection between stress, money, and bad habits. Learn strategies to improve your financial health.
Money & Happiness
Can money buy happiness? Join us on May 1 to explore the relationship between money and happiness. Learn how financial planning can enhance your well-being.
Collaborators
The Get Savvy: Grow Your Green $tuff webinar team includes collaborators from:
Get Savvy: Student Loan Updates Webinars
University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center (SMMC) and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) coordinated a webinar series between July 2023 and February 2024 as federal student loans re-entered repayment after 3.5 years of a payment and interest pause for all federally held student loans. The 8 recorded webinars are available below and on our YouTube Channel as a Playlist.
Previous Webinars
You can also watch recordings of previous webinars on our YouTube channel by clicking the appropriate post below.