Financial planning can be difficult for independent artists. The economic norms in our industry (fluctuating monthly income, freelance/gig work, low pay, and other forms of financial precarity) can make it hard to know where to start when managing debt and saving for the future. Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the Arts Alliance of Illinois for a program with the Illinois Treasurer’s office covering their free resources to help Illinois residents plan for a better financial future. We’ll learn about the IL Financial Wellness Hub resources, including tools, educational courses, their one-on-one help line, and more. This program is ideal for artists in Illinois who are managing student loans, medical or other debt; planning for a child’s future education costs; planning for retirement or emergency funds; or looking to create better budgeting habits, all while navigating the creative economy. About the Speaker: Maggie Owen Financial Programs Manager, Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs Maggie Owen is the Financial Programs Manager at the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, where she coordinates financial education efforts across the state. She attended Bradley University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Communications Public Relations and minors in Business Management and Administration, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She worked on alumni and donor engagement at the University of Illinois Springfield and in nonprofit fundraising at the American Lung Association prior to that. She’s passionate about serving others and providing access to financial education resources. Maggie Owen | Illinois State Treasurer
