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5 Books to Jumpstart Your Personal Finance Journey
Investing. Budgeting. Debt. For many who have never dabbled in the field of personal finance, these finance phrases can seem intimidating — but fear not! The field of personal finance presents beneficial knowledge in regards to managing an individual’s monetary resources. With summer break upon us, it provides a perfect opportunity for you to learn and work…
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How your Parent’s Financial Attitudes are Impacting You
After the age of 20, you may find yourself slowly becoming your parents whether you’ve inherited their loud booming laugh, sense of style, or even that one annoying tendency. We know the basics of heredity and can possibly draw a punnett square for eye color, but how much do our parents’ experiences and attitudes affect…
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5 Summer Activities That Won’t Break Your Bank Account
As we head into summer and the weather heats up, many might be looking for affordable activities to enjoy with family and friends. Summer is a great time to enjoy the sunshine and get out of the house. All of the trips, vacations, and outdoor activities can start to add up and take a toll…
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Building Out Your Productive Summer — Tips for Students
After weeks upon weeks of stressing over deadlines, submitting assignments, and cramming for exams, the light at the end of the tunnel begins to appear a little brighter. It’s almost summer break! When your long-awaited vacation finally arrives, you realize that the lack of items on your to-do list has left you with a lot…
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Simplify Your Finances and Your Life in 5 Easy Steps
Simplifying your finances can improve your quality of life by decreasing money-related stress and freeing up time to do the things you love. Everyone has to deal with their finances differently, and some are more organized than others. Every individual would benefit from getting a hold of their spending, budget, and personal finances to live…
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Avoid Fooling Around with your Food Budget
As we head into April and COVID-19 restrictions allow for restaurant reopenings, it is essential to reassess your food budget. Most people have come across the thought process of choosing to eat a meal out or stay in and eat what is at home. This is a typical expense that people experience daily. There are…
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4 Ways to Enhance Your Virtual Networking Experience
For college students and recent graduates, working and studying remotely for almost a year has created much uncertainty surrounding career growth and future development. Understandably, it can feel overwhelming to sort through a myriad of virtual resources. From career fairs to professional panels, here are 4 ways to get the most from online networking opportunities.…
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What I Spend in aWeek as a College Student in Berkeley, CA
As a college student, it’s been difficult to balance studying with managing my finances. Being a student living in Berkeley, it’s also hard to fight cravings for late night boba or ramen, which can add up fairly quickly if done too often. Since I love reading Refinery29’s Money Diary series, I decided to do one…
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2 Basic Federal Student Loans — Should I Accept Both?
Whether you are a student getting ready for college, a current college student, or a parent of one, you may be eligible for a federal student loan. Although your financial aid office will issue you student loans according to the documents you submit, you have the option to reject or consult with your advisor for…
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Breaking Down the Biden Economic Plan
This November was reckoned by a chaotic election season that will lead a very unprecedented year, and presidency, to an end. Days after voting, Americans across the country sat in anticipation of the results of a very close presidential race. The suspense built up to a conclusion that found many people unable to hold in…
