DeKALB – Lauren Underwood, representative of Illinois’ 14th congressional district, visited NIU for an event focused on financial literacy. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday around 15 people gathered in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium for a town hall...

Financial literacy consists of your knowledge of various financial skills and money habits, according to Investopedia. It also pertains to your understanding on how to earn, manage and invest money.  Developing your financial literacy helps create...