blog posts

• Expect the Unexpected: Saving For Emergencies

  Jan 15, 2015 11:00 am2 views

  Planning for the unexpected can ensure that you are able to weather a financial hardship should you lose your job, have a car repair, or any other unplanned expense. By having savings set aside for emergencies, you decrease the need to rely on credit cards or loans to cover emergency situations. Your college years can be an ideal time to create and build your emergency savings.

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  Friday the 13th! Financial Planning to Avoid Unlucky Losses

  Mar 13, 2020 10:00 am72 views

  Friday the 13th is often considered an unlucky day, but let's talk about how to improve your luck with personal finance!

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  Coronavirus Challenges Our Financial Security

  Mar 18, 2020 11:45 am342 views

  We have defined a few financial terms to make it easier to stay up-to-date on how COVID-19 is impacting our finances.

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  Podcast: Preventing Identity Theft

  Oct 22, 2020 12:00 pm0 views

  Episode 4 of Making Cents of Money, Preventing Identity Theft, looks at identity theft and fraud statistics as well as how we can protect our money from potential theft.

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  Setting Goals for Your Well-being

  Nov 6, 2020 9:00 am67 views

  Explore how Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the dimensions of well-being can help you set, prioritize, and manage your SMART goals.

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  Podcast: Fending Off Fraud

  Nov 19, 2020 12:00 pm10 views

  Episode 6 of Making Cents of Money, Fending Off Fraud, discusses what you need to know about the different types of fraud scamers use (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, how to prevent fraud, and what to do if you become a victim.