Managing Money as an Adult
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Consumer Tools
- Planning for retirement
Balancing debt, retirement income, and assets becomes even more important as you age and protect your financial security. We can help you prepare for the future.
- Debt collection
Debt collection issues can be challenging. You don’t have to face them alone. Our resources can help you understand how debt collection works and what rights you have.
- Credit cards
Whether you’re shopping for a new card or managing an existing one, here are the resources you need to manage your credit cards.
- Credit reports and scores
Your credit reports and scores affect your finances. Our resources can help you understand them better, correct errors, and improve your credit record over time.
Mortgages and Housing
- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Borrower Education Materials: Easy-to-understand materials to help homebuyers and homeowners navigate purchasing a home and avoid foreclosure.
Financial Literacy and Pre-Purchase Counseling by Illinois Housing Development Authority
- Thinking of buying a home? Financial literacy and pre-purchase counseling are offered free through our network of housing counseling agencies. Find a counselor today by entering a ZIP Code in the map application below, and get the help you need.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Mortgage Resources:
- Whether you’re thinking of buying a home, already have a home loan, or are having trouble paying your mortgage, ConsumerFinance.gov has resources to help you every step of the way.
Retirement Savings and Financial Planning
- Retirement Planning & Security by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
- How to plan for retirement by BlackRock
- Retirement Withdrawal Strategies by BlackRock
- Global Retirement Reality Report: The Future of Retirement Happiness at Work by State Street
My Illinois Savings
- Our retirement program makes saving for retirement easy. My Illinois Savings is open to employees of eligible employers, and it is also available to anyone who wants to enroll on their own and start saving.
Useful updates, delivered to your inbox
Stay connected with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office and discover programs, resources, and opportunities, from saving for education and building financial security to finding missing money and accessing programs you may not know are available.
Sign up for practical updates about upcoming events, new initiatives, and opportunities for you, your family, your business, and your community.