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. Join us for the 2025-2026 academic year as we explore essential financial topics designed to help you build a strong financial foundation.
All webinars are held on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM CT via Zoom.
2025-2026 Webinar Schedule
Prepay or Prepare to Pay: Tax Planning for Students
August 20, 2025 - Recording on YouTube
Learn how to estimate your tax liability and make strategic decisions about pre-paying taxes or adjusting withholdings to avoid penalties and unexpected tax bills, especially for students earning income or receiving fellowships, scholarships, and grants.
Save Money on Food
September 17, 2025 - Recording on YouTube
Discover practical meal planning techniques and smart shopping strategies that may help you reduce your grocery expenses and costs of food away from home while maximizing nutrition for any household size.
Spooked by Spending Plans?
October 29, 2025
Overcome budgeting fears with this Halloween-themed approach to creating realistic spending plans that stick, tracking expenses effectively, and transforming financial stress into confidence.
Future-Proofing Your Finances: Career Planning for Uncertain Times
November 12, 2025
Navigate career transitions and economic uncertainty by learning how to create backup plans, evaluate compensation packages, and budget for extended job searches.
Hack-Proof Your Holidays
December 3, 2025
Protect your wallet and personal data during holiday activities by learning essential cybersecurity tips, creating realistic holiday budgets, and spotting common scams.
Demystifying the Financial Aid Process
January 28, 2026
Master financial aid applications by learning to navigate FAFSA forms confidently, understand different types of aid, identify scholarship opportunities, and avoid costly mistakes.
Investing 101: Wealth Building Basics
February 11, 2026
Start your wealth-building journey by learning fundamental investing concepts, exploring different investment options, understanding risk and return, and creating a simple investment strategy.
Investing 102: Risks & Rewards
February 25, 2026
Advance your investment knowledge with strategies for protecting your investments, diversification techniques, performance evaluation tools, and risk management to optimize long-term results.
Cover Your Assets: Protect Your Stuff with Insurance
March 4, 2026
Learn how insurance protects your financial security by exploring different coverage types including health, auto, renters, and life insurance to get the best value for your protection dollars.
Student Loan Management
April 1, 2026
Master effective strategies for managing student loan debt by learning about repayment options, forgiveness programs, refinancing considerations, and techniques to pay off loans faster.
Buying vs. Renting a Home
May 6, 2026
Make informed housing decisions by learning to calculate true ownership costs beyond mortgage payments, evaluate market conditions, and assess your personal financial situation.
Collaborators
The 2025-2026 Get Savvy: Grow Your Green $tuff webinar team includes collaborators from:
Previous Webinars
You can also watch recordings of previous webinars on our YouTube channel by clicking the appropriate post below.