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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

Robin Bagwell
Program Coordinator, Family Consumer Sciences
University of Illinois Extension
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
bagwell@illinois.edu

Consumer Economics

Consumer Economics

Small steps lead to big changes -- that's our theme for 2012. Visit this area regularly for ideas on how to improve your financial well-being.

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Are you interested in new financial tips and strategies for 2012? Kathy Sweedler, Consumer Educator, provides ongoing education through Twitter, blog posts, and a monthly e-news. Connect with her today.

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

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

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Questions? Contact Robin Bagwell, Program Coordinator, Family Consumer Sciences at bagwell@illinois.edu

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