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Kathy Sweedler
Extension Educator, Consumer Economics
University of Illinois Extension
801 North Country Fair Drive
Suite D
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-333-7672
FAX: 217-333-7683
sweedler@illinois.edu

Cayla Waters
Program Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Illinois Extension
3164 North Vermilion
Danville, IL 61832
Phone: 217-442-8615
FAX: 217-442-8628
cmwaters@illinois.edu

Ya Ning Katherine Mei
Program Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Illinois Extension
801 North Country Fair Drive
Suite D
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-333-7672
FAX: 217-333-7683
ymei4@illinois.edu

The stock market is high, the economy is improving and 2013 looks like the year to move forward. Watch this page for timely information you can use.

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Volunteeer Opportunity -- Money Mentor

Announcing a new University of Illinois Extension program: Money Mentors! Volunteers will learn about personal finance and have an opportunity to help others manage their money more effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about financial wellness and to give back to your community. Interested? We'd like to hear from you.

Questions? Contact Cayla Waters, Program Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences at cmwaters@illinois.edu

Planning for Life Changing Events

Planning ahead for times when you can't manage your finances can be very helpful to significant others and family members. A temporary illness or hospitalization may mean that others need to help out. While it can seem overwhelming and depressing to consider plans in case someone is incapacitated or dies, on the other hand, it can make life much easier for significant others when plans are in place. For financial tools to help you, such as as inventory of accounts, scroll down to Resources below.

Questions? Contact Kathy Sweedler, Extension Educator, Consumer Economics at sweedler@illinois.edu