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Pam Atkinson
Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Economics
University of Illinois Extension
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
pratkins@illinois.edu

Staci Coussens
Program Coordinator, Community and Economic Development/Cousumer Economics
University of Illinois Extension
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
scoussen@illinois.edu

Wallet Wellness is our theme for 2013-2014. What does your wallet look like? Does it contain the proper tools to help you live a satisfying life? Visit this site regularly for ideas on how to improve your wallet's health and well being.

Wouldn't you like to look back next year and be able to say, "My financial picture has improved!" Set time aside once a month to tackle a financial task.

May is a time for transitions as kids graduate from high school and college, your youngsters move from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school. Summer time is a big season for weddings. All these transitions come with a change in financials as well. If you haven't already, pull a credit report from one of the three credit reporting agencies and check for inaccuracies and your overall credit health. It's free and very enlightening. Check the www.annualcreditreport.com for instructions on how to get yours. This is especially important for those just turning 18 to make sure no one has already been using their credit and people about to get marries and merge their finances.

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Are you interested in new financial tips and strategies for 2013? Pam Atkinson, Consumer Educator, provides ongoing education through Face Book blog posts, and a monthly e-news. Connect with her today.

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Questions? Contact Pam Atkinson, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Economics at pratkins@illinois.edu