2013 Money Smart Week Events
Northern Illinois University's Financial Literacy Collaborative is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and their Money Smart Week program to present a series of free classes and activities designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Different collaborative represenatives will be presenting on different topics throughout the Chicagoland area during the week of April 20-27th. NIU students, faculty, staff as well as community members are all welcome to attend all sessions.
Monday, April 22nd
Be Smart About Identity Theft
Presenters: Castle Bank
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Location: Northern Illinois University – Holmes Student Center Room 406 – DeKalb, IL 60115
Castle Bank Experts will be onsite to discuss how to protect yourself from Identity Theft. This informal session will allow community members, students, as well as faculty and staff to stop by at their leisure as Castle Bank provides tips and tools for you to take home and share with friends and family.
Fiscal Cliff Averted: How Recent Tax Changes Affect You
Presenters: Scott Laue and Matt Armstrong, Savant Capital Management
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Northern Illinois University's Rockford Campus – 8500 East State Street - Rockford, IL 61108
We averted plunging off the fiscal cliff, now what? Learn about new tax laws and what you can do to maximize your after-tax return so you keep more.
Tuesday, April 23rd
Be Smart About Identity Theft
Presenters: Castle Bank
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: Northern Illinois University – Holmes Student Center Room 406 – DeKalb, IL 60115
Castle Bank Experts will be onsite to discuss how to protect yourself from Identity Theft. This informal session will allow community members, students, as well as faculty and staff to stop by at their leisure as Castle Bank provides tips and tools for you to take home and share with friends and family.
Being Smart About Your Credit
Presenters: Judge John Squires, Donna Wallace, and Janice Alwin
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Claddagh Irish Pub – 1702 Commons Drive – Geneva, Illinois 60134
Learn from experts about how to manage credit and debt in financially sound ways while avoiding the pitfalls of credit misuse and excessive debt. Judge John Squires and Attorneys Janice Alwin and Donna Wallace will provide a lively, humorous presentation about making credit work for you, affording debt, and living debt free.
Wednesday, April 24th
Be Smart About Identity Theft
Presenters: Castle Bank
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Location: Northern Illinois University – Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge – DeKalb, IL 60115
Castle Bank Experts will be onsite to discuss how to protect yourself from Identity Theft. This informal session will allow community members, students, as well as faculty and staff to stop by at their leisure as Castle Bank provides tips and tools for you to take home and share with friends and family.
Fiscal Cliff Averted: How Recent Tax Changes Affect You
Presenters: Scott Laue and Matt Armstrong, Savant Capital Management
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Northern Illinois University's Rockford Campus – 8500 East State Street - Rockford, IL 61108
We averted plunging off the fiscal cliff, now what? Learn about new tax laws and what you can do to maximize your after-tax return so you keep more.
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Presenters: Northern Illinois University's Financial Cents, Health Enhancement, and Campus Recreation
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: NIU Campus Recreation Center
Eating healthy doesn't have to cost more, especially when you are always on the go. Learn about different tips and resources that can help you eat healthy when money is tight.
Thursday, April 25th
Be Smart About Identity Theft
Presenters: Castle Bank
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: Northern Illinois University – Holmes Student Center Room 306 – DeKalb, IL 60115
Castle Bank Experts will be onsite to discuss how to protect yourself from Identity Theft. This informal session will allow community members, students, as well as faculty and staff to stop by at their leisure as Castle Bank provides tips and tools for you to take home and share with friends and family.
Budgeting...why it is not as bad as you think
Presenters: Northern Illinois University's Financial Cents
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Northern Illinois University – Holmes Student Center Room 306 – DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Money is tight these days and knowing the tips and tricks to stretch a penny is vital. Come learn the foundation to managing your money and how to effectively budget.
Job Transition
Presenters: Derek Ernst, Junior Achievement; Northern Illinois University's Alumni Association, and Career Services
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Location: Northern Illinois University's Naperville Campus - 1120 E. Diehl Rd. - Naperville, Illinois 60563
Whether you are fresh out of college looking for your first job, or are currently transitioning from one job to another, there are important resources here to help you. Come hear from the experts about tips, resources, networking opportunities, and how to survive during the process of finding that ideal position.
Friday, April 26th
FAFSA Fridays
Presenters: Northern Illinois University Student Financial Aid Office
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: Northern Illinois University – Swen Parson Hall Room 245 – DeKalb, Illinois 60115
By completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students could be eligible for more than $10,000 in federal and state financial aid as well as additional institutional aid from NIU in the form of grants and merit scholarships. This free event is open to current and prospective students and is designed to help students and parents complete the FAFSA. All participants should bring 2012 W-2 forms and/or federal income taxes for student and parent, along with PINs and passwords for the FAFSA website.
Be Smart About Identity Theft
Presenters: Castle Bank
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Location: Northern Illinois University – Holmes Student Center Room 306 – DeKalb, IL 60115
Castle Bank Experts will be onsite to discuss how to protect yourself from Identity Theft. This informal session will allow community members, students, as well as faculty and staff to stop by at their leisure as Castle Bank provides tips and tools for you to take home and share with friends and family.
Estate Planning: Blueprint to Controlling the Distribution of Your Assets
Presenters: Matt Armstrong and Scott Demler, Savant Capital Management, Robert Torbert, Howard, Hardyman & Worden
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Northern Illinois University's Rockford Campus – 8500 East State Street - Rockford, IL 61108
Learn about various estate planning tools and techniques along with the basics of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and estate tax planning.
Am I Ready to Send My Kids to College?
Presenters: Northern Illinois University
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: NIU Family Health, Wellness, and Literacy Center – Room 2305 – 3100 Sycamore Road – DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Feeling overwhelmed about sending your loved ones to college? You are not alone. Hear from the experts about how to pro-actively start preparing for sending a loved one to college. What are things you should be thinking about and what resources are out there to help you. Remember, it is never too early to start asking questions.
Saturday, April 27th
Shred Day
Sponsored by: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. - 1375 Park Ave. – Sycamore, IL 60178
Now that tax day has come and gone, do you need to shred some old documents? No worries! Shred Day is an opportunity for local consumers and businesses to prevent identity theft and help the environment through FREE on-site document shredding.
Money Smart Kids!
Presenters: Colette Tracy, Junior Achievement; Lori Berkes-Nelson, Econ Illinois; and Glenn Hollister, IDEAL INDURTRIES, Inc.
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Fifth Third Bank - 2707 Sycamore Rd – DeKalb, Illinois 60115
How do you talk to kids about being smart with money? An open house setting that will allow Parents, Teachers, and kids to learn about activities, resources, and other helpful tips that will help kids understand that money matters.