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The U of I Center for Economic and Financial Education is dedicated to improving the economic and financial well-being of consumers and their families. The Center provides the latest in educational resources, evaluation tools, and cutting-edge research. It also offers comprehensive training and support to financial education providers. Learn more...
CEFE ResearchWill the next economic bust be caused by student loans?
With the U.S. economy still shaky from the collapse of the subprime mortgage industry, financial experts are warning of a similar economic threat in the student loan industry, due to spiraling debt and rising default and delinquency rates. Angela Lyons, a professor in the department of agricultural and consumer economics and director of the Center for Economic and Financial Education, is an expert in household finance, credit access and bankruptcy. Lyons, who is involved in several national and international projects related to consumer economics, spoke recently with U of I News Bureau writer Sharita Forrest. More...
Research Articles
- Does Bankruptcy Counseling Help Debtors Establish a Fresh Start?
- Lyons Helps Launch Global Initiative to Empower Children Financially
- Research Grant Awarded to Investigate Financial Stress and Childhood Obesity
- Lyons Helps to Kick-off Money Smart Week
- Financial Literacy from the Classroom to the Workplace
- Lyons Aids National Research Agenda on Financial Literacy
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