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July 1 is coming and and federal student loan rules are changing.
Episode 126 of Making Cents of Money breaks down what borrowers need to know before the deadline.
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Rent or buy? It's not a one-size-fits-all answer.
Our latest #GetSavvy webinar covers the pros, cons, hidden costs, and how to figure out what's right for you.
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#SMMC #FinancialLiteracy
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Congratulations, Class of 2026! š
Check out our blog for a practical guide to the financial side of what comes next.
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July 1, 2026 could affect your student loans even if you're not taking out new ones.
Episode 126 of Making Cents of Money breaks down who needs to act and how.
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#SMMC #StudentLoans
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You've probably typed something into an AI tool without thinking twice about where that information goes. But what actually happens to the data you feed these systems? š¤
Episode 127 of Making Cents of Money has answers.
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We use AI in our work at SMMC and we're transparent about how.
Check out our AI Use Disclosure to see what we do, what we don't, and the ethical questions we're thinking through.
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#SMMC #ResponsibleAI
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Just graduated and still waiting for things to click?
The gap between school and your next job is real and also survivable.
Our blog post has a practical guide for getting through it.
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#SMMC #NewGrad #ClassOf2026
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The financial stuff nobody warned you about before college? We cover it.
Watch our free Cash at College webinar at your own pace.
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#SMMC #FinancialLiteracy
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The federal student loan landscape is changing July 1!
Episode 126 of Making Cents of Money is your guide on how.
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#SMMC #StudentLoans
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Wishing everyone a safe and restful Memorial Day weekend from all of us at SMMC.
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New to college or just new to managing your own money?
Our Cash at College webinar recording covers budgeting, financial aid, banking, and credit basics.
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#SMMC #FinancialLiteracy
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Heads up! University Bursar offices, including SMMC, will be closing at 3:00 PM today.
Our resources are still available anytime at go.uillinois.edu/SMMC-Link-iā¦
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July 1, 2026 is a big date for federal student loan borrowers. New repayment rules, new borrower categories, and SAVE is going away.
šļø Episode 126 of Making Cents of Money breaks it all down.
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#SMMC #StudentLoans
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Half of all creators earned under $15K in 2023 ā but the influencer path can work if you know what you're getting into. š”
We break down the money, taxes, and legal side of content creation.
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#SMMC #CreatorEconomy #FinancialLiteracy
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Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024 ā and young adults are getting hit more often than any other age group.
šØ Learn why social engineering scams work and how to protect yourself.
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#SMMC #FraudPrevention #FinancialLiteracy
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Federal student loan repayment is changing July 1, 2026. šļø
Tune in to Episode 126 of Making Cents of Money as we break down the new Tiered Standard Plan with AccessLex.
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#SMMC #StudentLoans #FinancialLiteracy
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Scammers don't break into your accounts, they get you to hand over the key.
Our new blog breaks down why social engineering works and what the data actually shows.
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#SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #ScamAwareness
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57% of Gen Z wants to be an influencer. But half of all creators made under $15K in 2023.
Our latest blog has what you need to know.
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#SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #CreatorEconomy
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Student loans, investing, scams, side hustles, post-grad finances... the SMMC blog covers the money topics that matter to students (and everyone!).
New posts drop regularly.
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#SMMC #FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance
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