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Money Talks to help get you more familiar with money management

Updated on: May 2, 2024 / 12:23 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

What do you need credit for?

CHICAGO (CBS) — Kids get a lot of talks to prepare them for life.

But some are more complicated than others, like money. Especially if you didn't learn the basics of finance from your parents or in school.

CBS News Chicago is offering a series of Money Talks to help get you more familiar with money management.

Judette Kurasz, vice president and financial literacy officer at Byline Bank is helping us learn the basics of credit for the first lesson.

Email your ideas for future lessons to CBSChicagotips@CBS.com.

Elyssa Kaufman

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.