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Financial Wellness

Financial wellness is an important component of your overall wellness. Be Well Illinois has tools and resources to help you learn how to successfully manage your financial wellness journey. Keeping track of expenses, making a budget, and sticking to it are important skills that can help you live well.

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Emergency Fund

When you initially set out to build your emergency fund, the amount of money required and the time it will take you can be overwhelming and often intimidating. To avoid these feelings, it is important to realize that this isn’t something that will happen overnight—it is a gradual process.

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Money Psychology

Think about how exhausted your body feels after a strenuous workout. Your brain runs a similar gauntlet on most days, making a continuous string of choice after choice. Each time you make another decision, your willpower and ability to make logical choices dwindles. This is called decision fatigue. 

Understanding Taxes

Navigating the complexities of the U.S. tax system can be a daunting task. However, there is no need to approach your taxes with fear. By equipping yourself with some basic knowledge, you'll have the tools to better understand and manage your tax obligations once tax season rolls around.

Managing Debt

Getting out of debt can seem like an uphill battle—but taking control of your finances is possible when you have the right tools. Let's take a look at five tips that you can use to get started on your journey of paying down your debts.

Family Matters

Discussing your finances with your partner can be challenging. However, it’s an essential building block for a healthy relationship. Since financial issues are often a major cause of stress in relationships, it's important to address them directly so you can navigate through them together.