Money Smart Week Events
All events are free and take place throughout the month of April. For session descriptions, visit the NIU Money Smart Week calendar.
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College: Getting There From Here | Edward Jones Office | 1680 Mediterranean Dr. Suite 105, Sycamore | 9 a.m. Call 815-895-3672 reserve your space |
Edward Jones | Heather Hillesheim | Chris Sarver |
| Big Read Story Time | DeKalb Public Library | 309 Oak St., DeKalb | 10-11 a.m. | Call 815-756-9568 ext.3350 | Country Financial and Gavin Wilson | theresaw@dkpl.org |
| Earth Smart, Money Smart | DeKalb Public Library | 309 Oak St., DeKalb | 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | Call 815-756-9568 ext.3350 | NIU Economics Department & NIU Center for Economic Education | theresaw@dkpl.org |
| Big Read Story Time | Cortland Community Library | 63 South Somonauk Rd., Cortland | 1:30 p.m. - | Heather Hillesheim | Chris Sarver | |
| Geocache For College Cash | Kishwaukee College - Cafeteria | Malta | Kishwaukee College | Money Smart Week Chicago | Meaghan Cassinelli |
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geocache For College Cash | Kishwaukee College - Cafeteria | Malta | Kishwaukee College | Money Smart Week Chicago | Meaghan Cassinelli |
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Recycling to Mark Earth Day | Glidden Tollway Oasis Pavillion | DeKalb | 8:00 a.m. - noon | Illinois Tollway and & eWorks Electronic Services | Visit the illinoistollway.com website for more info. | |
| Geocache For College Cash | Kishwaukee College - Cafeteria | Malta | Kishwaukee College | Money Smart Week Chicago | Meaghan Cassinelli | |
| Understanding Your Credit Score | Northern Illinios University - Various locations | DeKalb | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | First National Bank | Robert Heck/Ric Z | Jack King |
| How To Be Financially Fit | Goodwill, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Rd. | DeKalb | 2 p.m. | First National Bank | Dusti Young | Dana Martin |
| Medicare Monday | Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Hwy. | DeKalb | 1-3 p.m. | Elder Care Services | Tara at 815-758-6550 | |
| Interactive Money Game | DeKalb Youth Service Bureau | 330 Grove St., DeKalb | 4-6 p.m. | DeKalb Youth Service Bureau | Diana Hulst 815-748-2010 |
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| The Essentials of Estate Planning | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. | DeKalb | 6-8 p.m. | Walsh & Associates | Registered investment advisor *RSVP Requested |
kelly.holleran@lpl.com 941-952-1188 |
| The Economic Student Association | Fatty’s Pub & Grill | DeKalb | 7-9 p.m. | Tammy Batson, Ph.D. | The Economic Student Association | Tammy Batson |
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geocache For College Cash | Kishwaukee College - Cafeteria | Malta | Kishwaukee College | Money Smart Week Chicago | Meaghan Cassinelli | |
| U.S. Tax Reform: How it Could Affect You | Community Foundation | 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore | 10 a.m. AND 3 p.m. | Thrivent | Shawn A Blobaum 815-257-4874 | |
| Basic Banking | Hope Haven | 1145 Rushmoore Dr., DeKalb | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | First National Bank | Tho Pham/Jeff Taylor | Leslie Wicks @ Hope Haven |
| Donut Stress About Money - Understanding Credit | Kishwaukee College - Student Lounge | Malta | 11 a.m. | First National Bank | Meaghan Cassinelli | |
| Understanding Your Credit Score | Kishwaukee College - Student Lounge | Malta | 11 a.m. | First National Bank | Devyn Grzywa & Erica Huerta | Meaghan Cassinelli |
| Understanding Your Credit Score | Northern Illinios University - Various locations | DeKalb | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | First National Bank | Robert Heck/Ric Zydorowicz | Jack King |
| Roadmap To Financial Success | Genoa Chamber | 240 W. Main St., Genoa | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Genoa Chamber of Commerce and Greenpath | Dusti Young | Presentation is free, but lunch is $10. Registration |
| Finding "The Calm" in Estate Planning: Values Based Estate Planning | DeKalb Farm Bureau | 1350 Prairie Dr., Sycamore | 11:45 a.m - 1 p.m.* | DCCF | Michael P. Geis | barb@dekalbccf.org 815-748-5383 |
| U.S. Tax Reform: How it Could Affect You | United Neighborhood Center | 105 Navajo Ave., Shabbona | 1 p.m. | Thrivent | ||
| Medicare Made Clear | Oakcrest | 2944 Greenwood Acres Dr., DeKalb | 3 p.m.- | Lifesmart Senior Services | Carol Cherry | JoAnn *RSVPs Requested call 815-756-8461 |
| Finding "The Calm" in Estate Planning: The Business of Minimizing Messes | DeKalb Farm Bureau | 1350 Prairie Dr., Sycamore | 5-630 p.m. | DCCF | Michael P. Geis | barb@dekalbccf.org 815-748-5383 |
| Kishwaukee United Way (table) | DeKalb High School | 501 W Dresser Rd. DeKalb | 5-7 p.m. | Community Resource Fair | Dariana at 815.825.9341 or Anthony at 773.575.8761 | |
| Approaching Retirement on TRS or SURS | DeKalb Public Library | 309 Oak St., DeKalb | 6-8 p.m. | Walsh & Associates | Registered investment advisor *RSVP Requested |
kelly.holleran@lpl.com 941-952-1188 |
| Finding "The Calm" in Estate Planning: Planned Living | DeKalb Farm Bureau | 1350 Prairie Dr., Sycamore | 7-8:30 p.m. | DCCF | Michael P. Geis | barb@dekalbccf.org 815-748-5383 |
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Entering the Workforce | Illinois WorkNET Center | 650B Peace Rd. Suite B, DeKalb | 9-10 a.m. | Kishwaukee College - Department of Workforce & Community Education Division | kvaulx@kish.edu 815-901-0177 | |
| Walk in Wednesday | Elder Care Services | 1701 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb | 9 a.m.-noon | Elder Care Services | Tara at 815-758-6550 | |
| How to Spend Your Beans | Kishwaukee College - Cafeteria | Malta | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Heartland Bank | Meaghan Cassinelli | |
| Understanding Your Credit Score | Northern Illinios University - Various Locations | DeKalb | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
First National Bank | Robert Heck/Ric Zydorowicz | Jack King |
| Geocache For College Cash | Kishwaukee College - Cafeteria | Malta | Kishwaukee College | Money Smart Week Chicago | Meaghan Cassinelli | |
| The Rules of the Road | Edward Jones Office | 1680 Mediterranean Dr. Suite 105, Sycamore | 5:30 p.m. Call 815-895-3672 to reserve your space |
Edward Jones | Heather Hillesheim | Chris Sarver |
| Taking Advantage of the New Tax Rules | Yusunas Meeting Room, DeKalb Public Library, | 309 Oak St., DeKalb | 6-8 p.m. | Walsh & Associates | Registered investment advisor *RSVP Requested |
kelly.holleran@lpl.com 941-952-1188 |
| Smart Meters - A New Way to Save Money on Your Electric Bill STEM Café |
Eduardos Mexican Restaurant, | 206 E Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Northern Illinios University | Dr. Kevin Martin | jdymond@niu.edu, (815)753-4751 |
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geocache For College Cash | Kishwaukee College - Cafeteria | Malta | Kishwaukee College | Money Smart Week Chicago | Meaghan Cassinelli | |
| SCORE Business Startup Workshop Series: Research Your Market | Zimmerman Meeting Room, DeKalb Public Library | 206 E Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb | 9:30-11 a.m. | Lifesmart Senior Services | Britta Krabill | Participants must register to attend. Questions? Email brittak@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568 ext. 2150 |
| Medicare Made Clear | Barb City Manor | DeKalb | 10 a.m- | Lifesmart Senior Services | Carol Cherry | Please RSVP to Sarah Davis 815-756-8444 |
| Understanding Your Credit Score | NIU Campus - Various locations | DeKalb | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | First National Bank | Robert Heck/Ric Zydorowicz | Jack King |
| Career & Internship Recruiting: The Appraisal Institute’s Role! | Room 212 DuSable Hall, University Circle Dr. | NIU Campus, DeKalb | 5-7 p.m. | CLAS Office of Student Professional Development and various NIU Departments | Jack King | |
| Go Green-Recycle, Repurpose, Renew | LLoyd Landscaping and Garden Center, | 662 Park Ave., Genoa | 5:30-7 p.m. | Call 779-382-0402 to reserve your spot. | ||
| Social Security's Best Kept Secrets | Yusunas Meeting Room, DeKalb Public Library | 309 Oak St., DeKalb | 6-8 p.m. | Walsh & Associates | Registered investment advisor *RSVP Requested |
kelly.holleran@lpl.com 941-952-1188 |
| DeKalb School District Family Wellness Fair | DeKalb High School Field House | 501 W. Dresser Rd., DeKalb | 6-8p.m. | |||
| All the Queen's Horses and Panel Discussion | Egyptian Theatre | 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb | 7 p.m. | Money Smart Week, NIU Department of Public Administration and the Egyptian Theater | Professors Kurt Thurmaier and Aaron Deslatte | Alex Nerad 815-758-1215 |
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security: Your Questions Answered | Edward Jones Office | 1680 Mediterranean Dr. Suite 105, Sycamore | 9 a.m. Call 815-895-3672 reserve your space |
Edward Jones | Heather Hillesheim | Chris Sarver |
| Medicare Made Clear | Zimmerman Meeting Room, DeKalb Public Library | 309 Oak St., DeKalb | 11 a.m-noon. | Lifesmart Senior Services | Carol Cherry | Questions? Email samanthah@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568 ext. 1707 |
| Eating Healthy on a Budget | VAC DeKalb Senior Luncheon Site, | 330 Grove St., DeKalb | 11:40 a.m.-1 p.m. * | United Way and Money Smart Week | Lisa Brandt | Call Nancy at 815-758-1678 to make a reservation |
*Reserve by 4/24 - $6 charge
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound the Alarm - American Red Cross | 1600 E Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb | 8:30 a.m. | Register to voluteer | For more information, contact Emily at Emily.Barrile@redcross.org |
| Title | Location | Address | Time | Host | Presenter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dave Ramsey Show | WLBK Radio | FM 98.9/AM 1360 | 1-4 p.m. weekdays | |||
| The Clark Howard Show | WLBK Radio | FM 98.9/AM 1360 | 4-7 p.m. weekdays |
Contact Us
For more information about the Money Smart Week financial literacy collaborative, please contact:
Dawn Littlefield
Executive Director
Kishwaukee United Way
815-756-7522
dawn@kishwaukeeunitedway.com